SADAT Defence Inc: The Turkish Wagner?

Melih Tanriverdi, Sadat Group boss (and son of founder Adnan Tanriverdi), in Istanbul, October 2021. SADAT COMPANY / AFP

In recent years, SADAT Defence Inc has emerged as a significant player in the Turkish defence and security sector. Often referred to as the "Turkish Wagner" by critics and analysts, this comparison stems from its perceived parallel rol…