Established in 1990 with the guidance of the Ministry of National Defence, SaSaD is an association founded for the development and strengthening of its members as well increasing their competitiveness. SaSaD was founded upon the purpose of providing contribution to the competitiveness of its members in the world markets and it has been presenting the joint views and suggestions of the industry to the relevant authorities for the continuation of the activities of industry’s players in a more convenient environment.

At the same time, SaSaD is the organizer of the platforms in which the national and international business negotiations are conducted, scientific issues are discussed and awareness on technologic tendencies is created. In this context, in order to support the scientific infrastructures of its members SaSaD has been organizing national and international conferences, workshops and seminars in which scientific issues, technologic developments and tendencies are discussed and where cooperation opportunities are sought.