GMKA offers its clients comprehensive survivability products, know-how and consultancy. It also provides turnkey engineering and manufacturing projects, system development services and pioneering solutions.
GMKA has extensive knowledge and expertise in survivability applications. We are a “Survival Tailor”, utilizing our experience in the design and development of highly advanced protection solutions for military vehicles and platforms.
We provide combat-proven ballistic and explosion protection systems for land, naval and aerospace platforms. Our lightweight armor solutions include metal, composite or hybrid materials according to customer requirements.
ARMORED VEHICLES
DESIGN AND VALIDATION
GMKA develops and integrates armored vehicle platforms with advanced armor and survivability systems. GMKA’s solutions consist of a wide range of design criteria including sustainability, availability, cost-effectiveness, modularity, system compatibility as well as other technical requirements.
The development process, which starts with threat analysis, continues with the determination of all requirements and the creation of the vehicle concept.
The GMKA development team aims to create the highest-performance products by carrying out the design process in such a way that the vehicle platform optimally meets all client requirements.
BALLISTICS
DESIGN AND VALIDATION
- Various alternatives for different ballistic and technical requirements
- Integrated solutions for combined (Ballistic and IED) threat scenarios
- Excellent multi-hit and edge-hitting abilities
- Guaranteed performance at low and high temperatures
- Extreme resistance to environmental conditions and vandalism
- Low service, maintenance, and logistics costs
- Alternatives such as lightweight, cost-effective, engineered, ceramic-free, etc. according to client needs.
GMKA offers a family of ballistic products that provide high protection performance at low weights compared to its competitors. The ballistic family meets all protection levels for STANAG 4569 and can be composite, hybrid, or metallic, depending on the requirements of the system to be integrated.
LINER
INTERIOR LINING SYSTEMS
GMKA’s liner solutions provide a high level of protection from fragmentation for overmatch threats, reducing the risk of death and injury. Available in glass, aramid, and UHMWPE material options, liner protection solutions can be offered in panel or cut-to-size.
Liner GP
Fiberglass Based Lining Systems
Cost Effective
High Corrosion Resistance
Liner AP
Aramid Based Lining Systems
Lightweight
High Thermal Resistance
Liner PEP
UHMWPE Based Liner Systems
Ultra-Lightweight
High Corrosion Resistance
EXPLOSION
MINE AND IED PROTECTION SYSTEMS
- Easily integrated modular protection solution
- A customizable system for different levels of mine protection
- Lighter design than comparable protection structures
- Easy maintenance
- Technological renewability against the latest threats
- Technological materials and innovative production
GMKA-Blast protection solutions have been developed by GMKA engineers within the framework of the Integrated Protection Concept created as a result of intensive engineering studies. GMKA-Blast protection solutions have been created in accordance with any injury mechanism and protection measures of a mine blast.
MPL
MINE LOCKING SYSTEMS
GMKA has expertise in mine resistant multi-point locking mechanisms for the door and hatch structures of armored vehicles. MPL Multi-Point Locking Systems maximize personnel safety by ensuring that the door and hatch structures are fixed to the armored vehicle body, preventing these structures from separating from the body against mine and IED explosion threats.
- Improved Crew Ergonomics Compared to Traditional Solutions
- Single Point Control System for Both Door Lock and Mine Lock
- Modular Design Compatible with Different Body Structures
- High Resistance to Blast and Shock Effects
- Robust And Reliable Proven Design
- Configurable for Different Assembly Requirements
GH
GUN HOLDER SYSTEMS
GMKA offers clients a comprehensive range of military weapon holders with enhanced survivability. GH Weapon Holder Systems are lightweight and mechanically driven, making them practical to use even in the harshest conditions.
- Stanag 4569 Level 4a/4b and 50 Kg TNT side blast tested.
- Suitable for military and tactical use
- No additional straps, ribbons, rubber strings, etc. for security
- Protective coating for corrosion resistance
- Plastic coating to prevent scratching and damage to gun contact areas
- Optional lower support bracket
BPG
BALLISTIC GRILL SYSTEMS
The GMKA ballistic grill family offers excellent ballistic protection performance without reducing the inlet and outlet airflow performance.
- Defeat of Ballistic Threat (Up to Stanag 4569 Level 4)
- Significantly Reducing Spall Dispersion
- Excellent Multi-Hit Protection
- Enhanced Cooling Performance
ADVANCED COMPOSITE
RADOMS & SONAR DOMES & REFLECTORS
- Lighter and more effective design compared to metallic systems
- Minimal RF weakening while providing structural, environmental and visual protection against weather and other harmful phenomena
- Compatible surface accuracy for all frequency bands
- Lightweight, ultra-strong design minimizes thermal, wind and gravity loads
- Optimal output in complex signal environment
- Minimal distribution costs, reduced shipping weight and fast installation time
GMKA has specialized experience in engineering high-performance radomes, sonar domes, and reflectors for military applications. Our experienced technical team considers every element of radome development critical to performance success. From design to production, we ensure that every client receives the best possible product performance.
MISSILE AND UAV CONTAINERS
GMKA is a leading company in developing missile and UAV containers for land, sea, and air applications. It also specializes in advanced composite drums that reduce weight and improve performance compared to traditional metal solutions.
- Lighter and more robust design compared to similar systems
- Superior vibration and shock dampening properties
- High resistance to abrasive and environmental influences
- Customizable design for different missile and UAV structures
- Auxiliary equipment suitable for usage scenarios
- Adjustable EMI and EMC features
- Flexible design and modular concept
- Compliance with military standards (Mil-Std 810 & 648, AOP 34…etc.)
CANISTER SYSTEMS
GMKA can provide turnkey development of composite missile launch canisters from concept design to full-rate production. Our engineering and manufacturing experience enables us to build innovative and advanced composite missile canisters.
- More robust and longer service life compared to metallic systems
- High mobility and compatibility with different transportation environments
- High resistance to corrosive and environmental influences
- Customizable design for different missile structures
- Adjustable EMI and EMC features
- Flexible design and modular concept
- Low cost and ease of maintenance
ENGINEERING
GMKA offers high-level training and consultancy on protection technologies and survivability according to client needs. Training is customizable and can be done publicly or in-house.
- Protection Technology & Armored Platforms
- Armored Platform Design and Development
- Perpetuity – Ballistic Protection
- Survivability – Mine and IED Protection
- Recommended and Authorized Testing and Verification Plan
- System Integration
- Prototyping and Application for Mass Production
- Audit for Design, Development, Testing, and Validation Phases
- Detailed Documentation
FUNDAMENTALS OF PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY AND ARMORED PLATFORM DESIGN
GMKA uses its own infrastructures for composite manufacturing and system integration/assembly needs. In addition, there are strategic cooperation and/or project-based service contracts with companies that have the infrastructure suitable for metal-based (machining, cutting, bending, welding, etc.) demands.
- Highly Qualified and Experienced Staff
- Prepreg & Wet (RTM, VARTM, Vacuum Bagging) Manufacturing Experience
- RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) Injection Systems
- Vacuum and Curing Systems
- Automatic Pressure Control System
- CMM & Laser Scanning System
- Quality Measurement Equipment
- Composite Clean Room
- Router System and Remediation Tools
- Polymer & Polyurea Coating System
GMKA specializes in engineering design, verification, prototyping and systems integration for the defense and aerospace industries. We provide design and development engineering services in accordance with client requirements at every step of the Product/System Development cycle.
- Strong Engineering and Project Experience
- Deep Platform Development Knowledge in Defense and Aerospace
- Highly Qualified Engineering Team
- Advanced Engineering Software and Tools
- Cooperation with Expert Institutions and Authorities
- Military and Aviation Standards
GMKA utilizes advanced methodological approaches in assessing design needs and producing solutions. The process starts with problem definition and requirement analysis. It follows the development of conceptual approaches, refinement of designs, selection of the most appropriate solution and transition to detailed design.
Our philosophy is to provide the most reliable, robust and efficient solution by considering manufacturability, serviceability, sustainability, etc. during the design phase.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
- Armored Military Vehicle and Platform Development
- Ballistic, Explosion and IED Protection Concept Development
- Add-on Armor Systems
- Interior Coating Products
- Mine and IED Protection Systems
- Military Land Vehicle Subsystems
- Explosion and Ballistic Protection Consultancy