ASELSAN, Türkiye’s premier defense electronics company, has steadily emerged as a key player in the global security landscape. With its innovative technologies and robust approach to R&D, ASELSAN is not just transforming Türkiye’s defense infrastructure, it is also making substantial contributions to global defense capabilities. The company’s success is deeply intertwined with its commitment to technological advancement, operational excellence and international collaboration.

CEO and President Ahmet Akyol attributes ASELSAN’s success to its highly skilled workforce, a culture of constant innovation and strategic investment in R&D.

“Our over 13,000 employees, with an average age of only 33 years and 10 years of working experience, represent a unique blend of youthful dynamism and seasoned expertise,” Akyol explains. “This combination drives our rapid development and ability to adapt to the evolving needs of our clients, including NATO allies and international defense organizations.”

Ahmet Akyol, CEO and President of ASELSAN

The company’s focus on creating a self-sustaining, indigenous defense ecosystem has significantly reduced reliance on foreign subsystems, allowing ASELSAN to compete on a global scale. Akyol highlights ASELSAN’s investment in domestic technologies as a key differentiator. “Localization directly lowers import costs and enhances cost-effectiveness, allowing us to compete globally with greater agility.”

Pioneering Multi-Domain Defense Systems

ASELSAN’s portfolio of over 500 products spans multiple domains, from undersea to outer space,........

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