ARES Shipyard Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary

ARES Shipyard, one of Türkiye’s leading military and commercial shipbuilding companies, proudly celebrates the 20th anniversary of its establishment. Founded in 2006 by Kerim Kalafatoğlu, ARES Shipyard has evolved over the past two decades from a local boatbuilder into a globally recognized brand developing advanced maritime platforms for navies, coast guard organizations, and security agencies operating across different regions of the world.

Operating in the Antalya Free Zone, ARES Shipyard today stands among Türkiye’s largest exporters of military and commercial vessels, supported by its advanced production infrastructure, strong engineering capabilities, and innovative approach. The company specializes in composite, aluminum, and steel vessel construction, developing high-performance patrol boats, naval platforms, support vessels, and autonomous systems.

Since its establishment, ARES Shipyard has built its success on engineering excellence and a customer-oriented approach. Beyond Türkiye, the company has successfully delivered major projects across the Middle East, Africa, and various international markets. Through the innovative solutions it has developed during the transformation of the defence industry, ARES Shipyard has become one of the companies shaping the future of the sector.

In recent years, ARES Shipyard has also distinguished itself in the field of unmanned and autonomous naval systems, earning recognition as one of the pioneers of a new era in maritime technologies. With its innovative platforms, the company continues to attract global attention in the fields of maritime security and defence.

Commenting on the company’s 20th anniversary, ARES Shipyard General Manager Oğuzhan Pehlivanlı stated: “Today, we take great pride in seeing the journey we embarked upon twenty years ago with ambitious dreams transform into a globally recognized brand. At the heart of our success lies the dedication of our employees, the trust of our business partners, and the support of our customers. Maintaining the same enthusiasm that inspired us on day one, we will continue to shape the future of maritime technologies and represent our country in the best possible way on the international stage.”

As it enters its second decade of growth, ARES Shipyard aims to continue investing in sustainable growth, advanced engineering, digitalization, and innovative maritime technologies. Guided by a vision of transforming the strength and experience gained from its past into the maritime platforms of the future, the company will continue its activities with determination and confidence.