EFES 2026: Turkiye to NATO? or NATO to Turkiye? / Chapter-I
The Turkish Armed Forces completed the Efes 2026 Exercise. Turkish defence industry product weapons and systems were extensively used during the operation.
aselsan News
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Analysis
Land
E/W
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
ASELSAN Tests GÖKBERK, Upgraded İHTAR and EJDERHA/AD 210
ASELSAN announced the tests of GÖKBERK laser weapon alongside the upgraded versions of İHTAR C-UAS jammer, EJDERHA/AD HPeM weapon for DRONEDEF C-UAS system.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
ARES Shipyards as ASELSAN’s Partner for TUFAN Kamikaze USV
ARES Shipyards is ASELSAN’s partner in platform design, development, and production for the new TUFAN kamikaze USV, which was unveiled at SAHA EXPO 2026.
Communication
ASELSAN Signs $845M Secure Communications, Space Deal
ASELSAN will deliver public safety communications, satellite and space systems from 2026 under $845 million deals with the Secretariat of Defence Industries.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: Laser-Guided and EW Variants for TOLUN SDB
ASELSAN unveiled the electronic warfare and laser-guided variants of the TOLUN SDB as TOLUN-EW and TOLUN-L during SAHA EXPO 2026 to expand the options.
Land
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: GÖKALP Interceptor UAV-Based C-UAS System
ASELSAN’s GÖKALP C-UAS system brings together the newly introduced but successful interceptor UAVs with the layout of a conventional air defence system.
Land
E/W
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: İHTAR C-UAS Jammer Gets AESA Radars
ASELSAN’s İHTAR C-UAS system has received an upgrade with four AESA radar panels replacing the AURA 100-G radar and a new antenna layout for the jammer.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: Calidus’ ALHEDA Missile on SARP 100/25
UAE-based Calidus displayed its ALHEDA missile on SARP 100/25 (NEFER) 25 mm remote-controlled turret, hinting at a new area of cooperation with ASELSAN.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: EJDERHA/AD 210 C-UAS HPeM with Upgrades
ASELSAN displayed the new member of EJDERHA/AD C-UAS directed HPeM systems as EJDERHA/AD 210 with a larger antenna, optics, and radar integration.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
SİPER-A and SİPER-4 as Counters to Ballistic Missile Threats
Turkish Secretary of Defence Industries Haluk Görgün announced the upcoming SİPER-A and SİPER-4 air defence missiles aimed at countering ballistic missiles.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: ASELSAN Unveils ŞAHİN LITE and ŞAHİN DUAL
ASELSAN unveiled new configurations of its ŞAHİN ATOM 40-based C-UAS system as the highly compact ŞAHİN LITE and ŞAHİN DUAL, both fitted with AESA radars.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: ASELSAN Unveils KILIÇ Line of Kamikaze UUVs
ASELSAN has unveiled the KILIÇ family of kamikaze UUVs as an asymmetric e during the SAHA EXPO 2026 defence exhibition alongside TUFAN KUSV.
Investment
ASELSAN exceeds 2 trillion TL market value milestone
ASELSAN has surpassed a market capitalisation of 2 trillion TL, becoming the first publicly traded company in Türkiye to reach this level amid defence rally.
Air
E/W
ASELSAN Validates F-16 ÖZGÜR’s FEWS RWR and Jammer
ASELSAN has completed the qualification work on the RF jammer and RWR as the critical parts of the FEWS self-protection suite for localised F-16 ÖZGÜR fighters.
Sensors
ASELSAN Exports ASELFLIR 500 EO/IR System to 22 Countries
ASELSAN announced that the ASELFLIR 500 EO/IR system, mainly intended for UAVs, has been exported to 22 countries, with 25 countries having signed deals.
Sensors
ASELSAN Completes Critical Design for ASELFLIR 10 EO/IR
ASELSAN stated that the critical design for the highly compact ASELFLIR 10 gimbal EO/IR system, with integration work for prototypes set to begin in 2026.
Global Defence Trend Brief
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- 15:00 Collaborative combat aircraft concepts broaden operational roles - Future autonomous wingman platforms are increasingly being designed for electronic warfare, reconnai...
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