The maritime industry — particularly in the defense sector — is an ecosystem that allows no margin for error and demands superior performance and exceptional durability. Overcoming such challenges is only possible through deep-rooted experience, advanced engineering knowledge, and an uncompromising commitment to quality.
Since its establishment, Data Hidrolik has solidified its leadership in the sector by successfully completing more than 70 naval projects, combining decades of know-how with a technology-driven production approach.
Serving not only the Turkish Naval Forces but also numerous international navies, Data Hidrolik has become a symbol of trust and quality in the fields of steering systems and deck machinery.
A Deep-Rooted Journey in Defense Industry
Data Hidrolik’s involvement in military projects dates back to the mid-1980s. In 1985, the company took its first step into the defense industry by collaborating with the Gölcük Shipyard Command on projects commissioned by the Turkish Naval Forces Command.
During the 1990s, the company’s activities in this field expanded significantly. Data Hidrolik manufactured critical systems such as hydraulic steering gear and chain windlasses for various military vessels — including 80-Class Coast Guard boats, personnel transport craft, and torpedo transport boats.
This period laid the foundation for Data Hidrolik’s capability to manufacture according to military standards and its long-term commitment to Türkiye’s defense industry.
From MİLGEM to International Success: Broad Military Contributions
The MİLGEM (National Ship) project, a milestone for Türkiye’s defense industry, marked the peak of Data Hidrolik’s expertise in the military field. Beginning in 2007 with STM and the Istanbul Shipyard Command, Data Hidrolik became a key partner in this significant national initiative.
Since then, the company has actively participated in numerous domestic and international military projects, supplying steering systems and deck machinery for a wide range of platforms:
- Participated in all MİLGEM projects.
- Provided tailored solutions for RMK Shipyard’s Coast Guard vessels and Dearsan Shipyard’s patrol boats.
- Undertook critical roles in ADİK Shipyard’s landing craft and in Istanbul Shipyard’s Kuryed and Moship projects.
- Contributed valuable engineering support to TVEG test and training vessels.
- Played a leading role in international export projects such as Ares Shipyard’s Coast Guard boats for Qatar, Desan Shipyard’s Emergency Response Boats, and Dearsan’s TUSK Corvette project in Turkmenistan.
- Supplied military ship equipment for major international programs such as STM’s oil tanker project in Pakistan and ASFAT’s Pakistan corvettes, both integrated into foreign naval fleets.
- Continues to provide engineering support for the latest domestic projects, including the MİLGEM I-Class and ASFAT’s Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Turkish Navy.
- Even in 2021, supplied steering gears, chain windlasses, maneuvering winches, towing winches, four-point mooring systems, and towing hooks for patrol boats and Offshore Patrol Vessels built in Taiwan.
This extensive and diverse portfolio stands as concrete evidence of Data Hidrolik’s success in completing more than 70 naval projects in the defense industry.
Each piece of equipment, designed and manufactured specifically for military platforms, demonstrates Data Hidrolik’s engineering flexibility and customer-oriented approach to solution development.
Strategic Independence Through Domestic Production and High Quality
Steering systems and deck machinery used on military platforms must ensure not only high performance but also exceptional durability and operational reliability under the harshest sea conditions. To meet these demanding requirements, Data Hidrolik continuously optimizes its product range.
One of the company’s greatest strengths in this field is its high localization rate. By sourcing approximately 90–95% of its production components from domestic suppliers, Data Hidrolik strengthens Türkiye’s industrial self-sufficiency and minimizes the impact of potential international embargoes.
This approach contributes directly to the strategic independence of Türkiye’s defense industry.
Data Hidrolik’s commitment to quality forms the foundation of its success in military projects. The company operates in accordance with international standards, holding ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (formerly OHSAS 18001) certifications.
In addition, Data Hidrolik products are certified by world-renowned classification societies such as Türk Loydu, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Bureau Veritas (BV), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Lloyd’s Register (LR), Registro Italiano Navale (RINA), and many others.
By adhering to the principle of individually testing every product before delivery and striving to “always do better,” Data Hidrolik ensures that its equipment operates flawlessly even under the most demanding naval conditions.
This combination of strong engineering capability and a quality-driven production approach has established Data Hidrolik as a trusted brand in the global market.
Conclusion: Data Hidrolik — A Mark of Excellence in the Future of Naval Safety
With a proven record of success in more than 70 naval projects, Data Hidrolik continues to deliver reliable, high-performance, and domestically manufactured steering systems and deck machinery for the navies of Türkiye and its allied nations.
Through its deep-rooted heritage, broad product portfolio, adherence to international quality standards, and strong R&D and engineering vision, Data Hidrolik stands ready to play key roles as a strategic partner in the defense industry for years to come.
The mark of Data Hidrolik on maritime security remains a true reflection of Turkish engineering and excellence.
