MKE Completes Ammunition Facility in Jordan
The Turkish defense firm has finalized an assembly plant while showcasing its latest weapon systems at a regional trade show.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Manufacturing
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The Machinery and Chemical Industry Corporation has completed a new ammunition and aircraft bomb facility in Jordan that has been operational since 2024. The company recently highlighted its manufacturing capabilities and weapon systems at the 15th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference in Aqaba.
Why it matters
The facility represents a significant international expansion of Turkish defense production capabilities through technology transfer. MKE is now negotiating potential follow-up agreements for facility maintenance and raw material production within the country.
MKE has successfully completed 11 technology transfer projects in nine different countries to date. The ammunition showcased at the recent exhibition in Aqaba ranged from 25 millimeters to 120 millimeters in caliber.
The players
Machinery and Chemical Industry Corporation
Known as MKE, this is a Turkish state-owned defense contractor specializing in the production of weapons, ammunition, and explosives.
The details
MKE specializes in providing turnkey factory installations that include full technology transfers and specialized training for local personnel in production, maintenance, and repair. At the recent exhibition, the company displayed equipment including the MPT-76 MH National Infantry Rifle and the KN-12 Sniper Rifle.
Timeline
The ammunition production facility in Jordan has been in operation since 2024.
MKE participated in the SOFEX 2026 exhibition held from October 27 to 29, 2026.
Market Landscape
The SOFEX 2026 exhibition serves as a primary venue for international defense contractors to demonstrate regional partnerships and hardware capabilities. MKE used the event to reinforce its position as a key global supplier of defense infrastructure in a highly competitive market.
The expansion of this facility signifies a broader shift toward localized defense production that could influence regional supply chain reliability. For stakeholders, these facility developments often result in long-term maintenance contracts that anchor company revenue in international markets.
The takeaway
MKE utilizes a turnkey model that allows nations to build their own industrial defense capacity through external expertise and technology. This strategy minimizes reliance on imports while creating long-term operational and service dependencies for the manufacturer.
Further reading
Learn more about global defense production trends in our Manufacturing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Sabah.
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