About SYS Group
Renowned for its globally recognized CANiK brand, SYS Group is a Türkiye-based defense company with international operations. Established in 1998, SYS Group designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of advanced defense technologies, including light and medium-caliber weapon systems, fire control systems, and tactical accessories.
Operating across seven advanced manufacturing facilities in Türkiye, the United States, and the United Kingdom, SYS Group maintains a globally integrated supply chain and exports 95% of its Türkiye-origin production to over 70 countries. SYS Group has an annual production capacity of 500,000 pistols, 5,000 heavy machine guns, 250 medium-caliber cannons, and 250 fire control systems.
SYS Group is one of the three companies worldwide capable of producing 30x113 mm medium-caliber weapon systems—designed for integration into both manned and unmanned platforms across air, land, and sea domains. Group’s UK-based subsidiary, AEI Systems, complements this capability with the development of 20, 25, and 30 mm solutions for fighter aircraft and mobile or naval defense systems.
Between 2020 and 2024, SYS Group ranked among the top three pistol exporters to the United States and, in 2024, was named Türkiye’s leading exporter of firearms and gun systems. SYS products are officially deployed by government agencies in 24 countries, underscoring the Group’s role as a trusted partner in the global defense industry.