CANiK Employee Directory

Defense and Space ManufacturingIstanbul, Turkey501-1000 Employees

CANiK, Türkiye’s leading firearms brand and flagship of SYS Group – one of the country’s top 10 defence companies – has been shaping the global industry since 1998.

As part of SYS Group, CANiK stands at the centre of a strong industrial ecosystem with nearly 1,100 employees, 4 factories + 2 R&D centres in Samsun and a full-capacity plant in South Florida (CANiK USA).

SYS Group’s achievements are recognised worldwide:

Ranked 3rd most successful defence company in Türkiye (2017).

Among Türkiye’s top 20 defence firms (SSB, 2022).

Among top 10 defence exporters (TIM, 2022).

Today, CANiK is the 5th largest light weapons manufacturer globally and a leading producer of 12.7×99mm (.50 cal.) HMGs (M2 QCB, M2F, M3). With the acquisition of AEI Systems (UK) – a world-renowned developer of 30×113mm medium-cal cannons – SYS Group became one of only 3 companies worldwide with this capability. The Group also includes UNIROBOTICS, specialising in RCWS & integration solutions, making SYS a global player across multiple domains. In total, the Group operates 7 production sites & 3 R&D centres across 3 continents.

CANiK is not only about products, but also people. Employees benefit from career opportunities across SYS Group’s ecosystem, spanning small arms, heavy machine guns, medium-calibre cannons, remote-controlled weapon stations (RCWS), optics, and broader defence technologies. This network enables professionals to grow in diverse areas of the defence industry.

With innovation, global reach, and 25+ years of leadership, CANiK and SYS Group proudly fulfil their mission of "Shaping the Future of Defence."

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