Türkiye’s largest weapons manufacturer in the field, SARSILMAZ, is strengthening its strategic expansion into the African continent. The company will participate in BAMEX 2025, a major fair to be held in Bamako, the capital of Mali, from November 11-14, 2025, which will only be attended by Turkish defense industry companies. Mali’s geopolitical position makes this event the center of the African market, and SARSILMAZ is preparing to be one of the most prominent participants with 100% domestic and national solutions that directly respond to regional security needs.
Export-Oriented Growth in the African Market
BAMEX 2025 plays a key role in SARSILMAZ’s export-oriented growth policy. The fair focuses on the needs for rearming the armed forces of African countries. This event in Mali will host sector professionals from African nations and will also feature shooting activities where the performance of the exhibited products can be observed firsthand. In this regard, BAMEX 2025 stands out as one of the rare platforms offering participants the opportunity to directly experience the products.
A Wide Product Range to Equip an Army
SARSILMAZ will participate in BAMEX 2025 with a product range almost capable of outfitting an entire army. The company will showcase models that fully meet the firearm needs of the armies that African countries are beginning to redesign. The main products to be highlighted at the fair are:
- SAR127 MT (Heavy Machine Gun)
- SAR762 MT (For Infantry and Vehicle Mounting)
- SAR56 (User-Friendly and Ergonomic Infantry Rifle)
- SAR9 weapon family (A series of pistols entirely designed and manufactured with local engineering)
The SARSILMAZ weapon family aims to attract regional professionals with its adaptability to different operational environments, high durability, and user-friendly designs.
Mission to Rebuild Security Resilience
Malian officials have set the theme of the fair as “Africa, at the center of global defense innovation”. This theme brings new business opportunities for SARSILMAZ, which invests heavily in R&D. The fair is considered an important extension of the efforts to rebuild security resilience in African countries.
SARSILMAZ’s participation in BAMEX 2025 forms the basis of the company’s strategy to increase brand awareness in Africa, establish direct contact with local public and military authorities, and expand potential dealership networks. During the fair, the company will focus on developing new collaborations, adapting its product range to regional needs, and creating sustainable partnerships across Mali and West Africa. This strong presence once again highlights the visibility of the Turkish defense industry on the global stage.
