Sarsılmaz At A Glance

150 Years of Experience, Innovative Vision

Throughout its nearly one-and-a-half century long history, SARSILMAZ has pioneered countless firsts and remarkable achievements, consistently standing as Türkiye’s leading and most innovative brand in the firearms industry.

A Broad Product Range, Global Leadership

Today, as a flagship of the Turkish defense industry, SARSILMAZ continues to strengthen its position among the world’s leading companies with a broad product portfolio ranging from pistols to submachine guns, infantry rifles to heavy machine guns, and medium-caliber weapon systems to unmanned armed autonomous robots.

Owning one of Europe’s most important integrated firearms manufacturing facilities, SARSILMAZ ranks among the world’s distinguished producers with a product portfolio enriched by sporting rifles and pistols, as well as a comprehensive military weapons group capable of meeting the full spectrum of a military unit’s needs.

Innovation and Quality Focused Approach

The first step taken in Elazığ in 1880 marked the beginning of a journey that expanded to Istanbul in 1956. This long standing journey, combined with an innovative mindset, has made SARSILMAZ a leading brand in its industry.

This success is built upon an approach that integrates innovative production processes with uncompromising quality, a corporate structure dedicated to customer satisfaction, and forward-looking R&D powered by inventive design and manufacturing.

Pioneering and Innovative Products

SARSILMAZ fulfills its pioneering role in Europe and beyond with products such as SAR 127 MT, Türkiye’s first domestically designed and produced heavy machine gun with a fully original technical data package; SARBOT, Türkiye’s first armed autonomous robot; multi-role systems that can be integrated into land, air, and naval platforms as well as remotely controlled weapon stations; and next-generation models that are continuously updated with the latest technologies.

Global Power, the Technologies of the Future

Today, SARSILMAZ exports to more than 80 countries, with its products preferred by armed forces, law enforcement agencies, and civilian users not only in Türkiye but around the world.

Since its foundation, SARSILMAZ has always maintained its leadership mission by advancing its production processes in line with modern requirements and aligning with the principles of “Industry 4.0”.

Redefining itself with the vision of becoming “a technology brand focused on the defense industry,” SARSILMAZ strengthens its place among the industry’s most innovative players with its know-how, engineering capabilities, progressive production technologies, and nearly 150 years of experience shaping the future of defense with game-changing technologies.

Sustainable Growth and Strategic Partnerships

With its commitment to sustainable and innovative growth, SARSILMAZ has consistently maintained the highest product quality, while expanding its capability to meet all customer needs through strategic acquisitions.

Together with its strategic subsidiaries, SARSILMAZ is shaping the future as a strong group operating across diverse domains of the defense industry.

 

  1. From 1880 to the Present: SARSILMAZ

    Starting its firearms journey in 1880, SARSILMAZ is the only private company in Türkiye capable of producing pistols, military firearms, and sporting arms.

    1880

    SARSILMAZ was founded in Elazığ by Abdüllatif Bey. The company began its operations with the production and repair of flintlock rifles.

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    After the passing of Abdüllatif Bey, SARSILMAZ continued its operations under the leadership of his son, Mustafa Aliş.

    1923

     

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    A second-generation transition took place at SARSILMAZ. Following the passing of Mustafa Aliş, his son Sarsılmaz Aliş assumed leadership.

    1956

    Under his management, the company’s headquarters was relocated to Istanbul.

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    In Istanbul, SARSILMAZ began its activities by trading products sourced from local manufacturers around Düzce as well as from abroad.

    1957

     

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    By establishing its first production facility, SARSILMAZ became one of the producers in the firearms industry.

    1970

     

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    SARSILMAZ took a new step forward by deciding to manufacture pistols in addition to sporting firearms.

    1990

     

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    After the third-generation transition at SARSILMAZ, Latif Aral Aliş assumed the position of Chairman of the Board.

    2000

     

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    Another key decision shaping the future was made, initiating efforts to establish an R&D center.

    2007

     

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    SARSILMAZ commenced operations at its facility in Düzce, which stands as Europe’s largest integrated firearms factory, continuing its production there.

    2015

    SARSILMAZ became the first R&D center in its field to be certified by the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology.

  10. SAR 9 Recognized with Awards

    Leading Türkiye’s “Indigenous Pistol Development Project,” the SAR 9 was honored in the U.S. with the “Editors’ Choice” and “Readers’ Choice” awards, being named “Pistol of the Year 2020.”

    2020

     

VISION

As a brand with a 150-year heritage in the defense industry, we strive to play a pioneering role globally through our innovative, technology-driven solutions. As a trusted partner on an international scale, we focus on sustainable growth by fully meeting our customers’ needs and keeping pace with the latest industry trends. In this context, as a technology brand dedicated to the defense sector, we aim to shape the future of the industry through our investments in R&D and innovation.


MISSION

As a technology brand focused on the defense industry, we contribute to the sector’s development by investing in R&D and innovation. With a customer-centric approach, we deliver high-quality, reliable defense products in line with international standards, while continuously advancing our pioneering role in the industry. We support our employees in maximizing their talents and potential, and we approach sustainability as an integrated commitment to environmental, social, and economic responsibility. Operating with the awareness of being a global player in our field, we consistently uphold these principles.

Our Values

At SARSILMAZ, our unparalleled experience in the industry is shaped by more than just time. Our history spanning over a century has gained “value” through the dreams, dedication, and pursuit of excellence that form the building blocks of our DNA, as well as through the strength of our employees—each an indispensable member of the SARSILMAZ family. These values have become the guiding principles of our journey to shape the future.

The core focus of all our values is customer satisfaction. We recognize that our existence over all these years is owed to our customers and the trust they place in us. The confidence our customers have in our quality over the years is a testament to doing our work right. We strive to satisfy our customers not only through the quality of our products but also by providing solution-oriented services after sales, anytime and anywhere. Ultimately, as long as our customers remain satisfied, we continue to grow stronger.

The secret of our innovative nature lies in our tradition. Sustaining over a century of existence is only possible by responding to innovations with further innovations. In short, innovation stands among the core values that define us. Today, our R&D efforts, the development of products meeting international standards, our technology investments, and our internationally recognized activities are just a glimpse of our innovative approach.

Reliability is not only an indispensable value for us but also a significant responsibility. Over the century-and-a-half since our establishment, we have carried the responsibility of promoting Türkiye’s name worldwide as a leading firearms industry brand. All these responsibilities demand unconditional reliability.

The most important source fueling our competence is always the desire to do our best. The pursuit of excellence makes growth inevitable while advancing our skills. Our competence, which we regard as one of our core values, underpins our mastery of our work, our courage to embark on future projects, and our pioneering spirit.

From our products to our production processes, from our organizational structure to R&D activities, and from customer and employee satisfaction to social responsibilities, we develop sustainable practices in every area. At SARSILMAZ, which stands as a strong example of sustainability through its own history, we continue to explore new sustainable methods.

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