The Kahramanmaraş Chamber of Commerce and Industry is transforming the city into a strategic hub for the defence and aviation industries with KM Space and Aviation Inc., established in partnership with TUSAŞ.
The Kahramanmaraş Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KMTSO) is taking historic steps across many areas—from defence industry to sustainability, from employment to exports. Established with an investment of $200 million in partnership with TUSAŞ, KM Space and Aviation Inc. has integrated Kahramanmaraş into Türkiye’s aviation industry chain, bringing record growth to the city’s economy.
A Historic Step in the Defence Industry
- KMTSO’s initiatives in collaboration with Türkiye’s leading institutions have drawn great attention:
- KM Space and Aviation Inc. was founded in partnership with TUSAŞ
- A major investment with a capital size of $200 million was launched
Kahramanmaraş is becoming one of Türkiye’s new strategic bases in the defence and aviation industry
Record Growth in Employment and Exports
The economic rise of Kahramanmaraş is also reflected in the figures:
- The number of insured employees increased from 156,000 to 201,000
- Exports in 2024 rose by 11% to reach $1.128 billion
- In the first nine months of 2025, the city achieved 16% growth, ranking among Türkiye’s 20 fastest-growing provinces
A First in Türkiye: The Sustainability and Training Centre
KMTSO broke new ground among Türkiye’s chambers of commerce and industry by launching the Sustainability and Training Centre (Zabun Mansion) project.
The centre, with a budget of €150,000, will lead the region’s sustainable transformation
The project aims to strengthen the environmental, economic, and social sustainability capacity of local enterprises
Strong Preparation for the 100th Anniversary
As KMTSO prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, it is entering this meaningful milestone with strategic investments and record growth figures. With its investments in the defence industry, Kahramanmaraş is moving forward to become a pioneer in technological transformation.
A New Route for Economic Revival
The investments led by KMTSO’s visionary leadership are accelerating economic revitalisation in Kahramanmaraş. The $200 million defence and aviation investment is adding high added value to the city, with further increases in employment and export figures expected.
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