Founded in 2010, Teknokent Defence Industry Cluster, TSSK, represents the high technology cluster of Defence, aerospace and security industries operating in Ankara, Turkey. At present, it consists of 70 member companies operating in ODTÜ Teknokent, but intends to embrace all Defence industry companies of the region, that are developing high-technology, innovative products and services in the sector. TSSK has close relations with the Undersecretariat of Defence Industries (SSM), and is a member of Defence Industry Manufacturers Association (SASAD) as well as the Turkish Defence Alliance.