KALEKALIP was established in Istanbul in 1969 to design and produce precision molds, machinery components and special purpose machines. In the 1970s KALEKALIP utilized its precision molding capabilities in the production of molds for parts used in the G3 infantry rifle.
In 1987, KALEKALIP improved its system production, testing and integration capabilities by participating in the Euro Stinger Project.
In the 1990s KALEKALIP participated in manufacturing of Multi Launch Rocket System (MLRS) platforms of different calibers and continued to increase its international defense sector experience by taking part in the GMLRS and ATACMS projects in partnership with industry leader Lockheed Martin, and also in the RAPIER project with MBDA.
KALEKALIP carried out the design, qualification and production of Turkiye’s first 40 mm Automatic Grenade Launcher (OBA-KAGL40) project with its own resources in 2005. Thus, KALEKALIP attained the inclusion of its first product in the firearms sector in the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces
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KALEKALIP was involved in the design and qualification process of Turkiye’s first domesticly designed and manufactured National Infantry Rifle (MPT-76) as the main subcontractor in 2009. During the 2009–2014 period, KALEKALIP successfully completed the critical design and analysis processes of the MPT-76 rifle.
After 2015, KALEKALIP has introduced a family of products created with the aim of offering the latest generation, unique and high tactical capabilities to operators, called KCR (KALEKALIP Combat Rifle). In this context, KCR556 for 5.56mm x 45 caliber, KCR762 for 7.62mm x 51 caliber and KCR739 for 7.62mm x 39 caliber with various barrel lengths were introduced to operators.
In addition to Infantry Rifles, 12.7 mm x 99 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle (KSR50), 7.62mm x 51 (.308) Caliber Designated Marksman Rifle (KMR762), designed and put through the qualification process by KALEKALIP’s own design team to meet international (NATO) standards. KSR50 and KMR762 gained significant field experience and widely accepted by operators around the globe.
KALEKALIP has successfully completed the qualification of the KMG556, Türkiye’s first 5.56mm x 45 Light Machine Gun, by passing 34 rigorous tests in accordance with NATO standards. These evaluations notably included 50,000-round endurance trials. Since its qualification, the KMG556 has garnered significant international interest. Furthermore, the KMG556CL Ultra-Light Machine Gun, a lighter variant of the KMG556 and the 7.62mm x 51 caliber KMG762 Infantry Machine Gun, have also been developed and qualified.
Infantry rifles, sniper rifles, machine guns and automatic grenade launchers designed and manufactured by KALEKALIP, satisfy the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces and Security Forces by supplying nationally and locally sourced products. By offering light weapon products with unique and tactical superiorities, KALEKALIP is decisively implementing its vision of becoming a preferred partner and sought-after brand in both local and international markets.