Menatek

High-Tech Systems and Components Manufacturing of Military Vehicle Platforms

Menatek Defense Technologies is a high-tech manufacturer of subsystems and components for military vehicle platforms.

About Us

Menatek Defense Technologies is a high-tech manufacturer of systems and components for military vehicle platforms.

Menatek specialises in the production of suspension, brake, running gear, chassis, powertrain, heating, cooling and lubrication components, as well as heavy to light tactical vehicle systems.

Menatek is more than just a company; it is a legacy built on engineering excellence, innovation and trust. Established in 1995in Istanbul, Menatekhas grown into a global leader in defense engineering, specializing in the design, production and supply of critical components for land platforms.

With a strong foundation rooted in family values and a forward-thinking approach, Menatek has expanded its global reach, providing cutting-edge solutions to NATO nations, the US Army, European allies, and key defence partners across the Middle East and Asia.

Our ability to localise and nationalise defence technologies strengthens Turkey’s defence industry and enhances operational readiness for our international partners.

Our expertise in mobility systems and running gear solutions has positioned us as a trusted partner in the defence sector, offering manufacturing capabilities and comprehensive engineering solutions. We take pride in our ability to bridge innovation with real-world application, ensuring our products meet the highest industry standards.

In 2024, our collaboration with DuPont led to the launch of NAZ Bearings®, a groundbreaking innovation that extends our engineering capabilities beyond defence into aerospace, wind energy and industrial sectors. This partnership reflects Menatek’s commitment to pushing technological boundaries and expanding into new frontiers.

At Menatek, we are driven by a mission to innovate, localise, and elevate the defence industry for Turkey and the global market.

White Papers

Menatek Company Brochure

Menatek Defense Technologies is a leading supplier of the components and sub-systems for the International Defense Industry.

Menatek Company Brochure 2017

Working with the best suppliers in Turkey, Menatek tenders Turkey's complete manufacturing capability to its customers in order to deliver turn-key projects.

Hi-Tech Manufacture of Systems and Components for Military Vehicles

Menatek Technologies is a hi-tech manufacturer of systems and components for military vehicle platforms.

Menatek Corporation Presentation

Menatek is the leading high-tech manufacturer and largest supply chain manager of Turkey and the MENA Region.

TORSION BAR: The Journey of Innovation and Excellence

MENATEK uses various types of ESR and VAR steel alloys to manufacture torsion bars, ensuring they meet performance requirements.

MENATEK Track Shoe Solutions

Our track shoes are manufactured using casting and forging technologies. MENATEK uses its specially developed custom rubber recipe for pads to ensure maximum durability and performance.

NAZ Bearings®

NAZ Bearings® is a leading brand of self-lubricating, maintenance-free spherical and straddle bearings, delivering unparalleled performance and reliability across a wide range of applications.

Menatrack Solutions

Our track shoes are manufactured using casting and forging technologies. MENATEK uses its specially developed custom rubber recipe for pads to ensure maximum durability and performance.

Torsion Bar

Torsion bars are a testament to mechanical ingenuity and engineering excellence. They act as energy accumulators for almost all military-tracked vehicles, carrying them through the battlefield in every situation for thousands of kilometres.

Menatek Subsystems and Components

This whitepaper includes a list of Menatek's range of subsystems and components for military land vehicles.

Track Pad T-130

This whitepaper contains Track Pad T-130 assembly data, as well as information about vehicle model, application and description.

Press Releases

MENATEK's NAZ Bearings® Collaboration Takes Centre Stage at EUROSATORY 2024

MENATEK, a revered engineering powerhouse within the defence sector across Türkiye and the MENA region, proudly announces its participation at EUROSATORY from June 17th to 21st, 2024.

DuPont and Menatek Announce Collaboration in the Global Bearing Market with NAZ Bearings

DuPont (NYSE: DD) and Menatek Defense Technologies today announced that they have entered into an agreement related to the global bearing market.

Menatek Adds EWS-M Weather Sensor to its Portfolio

A technology company specialised in main systems and subsystems for vehicles, such as suspensions, brake systems, running gears, powertrains, hulls, turrets and chassis, lubrication, heating-cooling, as well as in armour packages, Menatek Defense Technologies of Turkey is unveiling at Eurosatory the latest product dedicated to military vehicles, its EWS-M Military Type Weather Sensor.

Menatek Develops MeVu–M Series Mono-Block Glass Periscopes

Menatek's core team of R&D engineers have signed under another accomplishment and developed the Mono-Block glass periscope series. Mono-Block glass body provides ultra-clear peripheral view while offering superior ballistic performance.

Menatek and Dupont Conduct Webinar

Any truly experienced observer of the armoured vehicle domain knows that the greatest innovations and the technical innovations with game-changing effect are almost invariably hidden from view – either buried in the bewildering array of electronic equipment said vehicles now carry or hidden deep inside the hull and it's myriad systems.

Menatek Develops Qualified Medical Suppliers in Fight Against Covid-19

Recent global developments around the COVID-19, as Menatek Defense Technologies, we have an important medical support plan to fight against Covid-19 and the supply of the right quality medical products that we would like to illuminate all public.

Sur Armor Systems Are Ready To Save Lives

Menatek introduced its new product line, Sur Composite Armor Systems, at the IDEF’19 exhibition. With the introduction of a new lamination technology, exhibited samples attracted great attention from many potential customers and experts in the field.

Menatek Achieves Torsion Bar Production Ambition

Menatek has utilised its expertise and previous experience to develop its torsion bar production capability. With non-stop innovation as a core value, Menatek made vital investments on the design and in-house testing of torsion bars and delivered its first product at the end of 2018.