YALTES was established in November 2002 with the partnership of Thales Nederland B.V. and Türk Yalçın Group. As of September 2011, the shares of Yalçın Group were taken over by Thales International Western Countries B.V.

The current shareholding structure is as follows: Thales International Western Countries B.V. 100% The portfolio of products and solutions offered by YALTES for defense industry applications is specially structured to meet the needs of each customer, combining the company's know-how and competencies with strategic collaborations around the world.

In this context, solutions are offered in the following areas: Naval Forces Combat Management Systems, Network Enabled Capability Systems, Integrated Platform Management Systems, Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems, Tactical Data Link Systems, Fire Control Systems Integration, Integrated Marine and Coastal Surveillance Systems, Port and Base Protection Systems, Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS/WECDIS). YALTES continues to offer innovative and integrated solutions that are compatible with developing defense technologies.