Istanbul Arel University students host defence summit
The Arel Defense Industry Summit will be held at Arel University, bringing together defence companies, experts and students for sector-focused discussions.
aselsan News
Country
Weapon / Missile
Investment
ASELSAN secures $166m guidance and EO system deals
ASELSAN has signed two new contracts worth $166.45 million covering guidance systems for Türkiye and electro-optic payloads for export-oriented platforms.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
KIZIELMA Unmanned Fighter Launches TEBER-82 and LGK-82
Baykar’s KIZILELMA unmanned fighter dropped ROKETSAN’s TEBER-82 and ASELSAN’s LGK-82 laser-guided 500 lb bombs consecutively, resuming the weapons testing.
Air
E/W
Unmanned Systems
ASELSAN Details the Components of KIZILELMA's FEWS-U
ASELSAN has provided information regarding the components of KIZILELMA's FEWS-U self-protection electronic warfare system that was recently tested onboard.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
KIZILELMA with ASELSAN’s TOYGUN EOTS Tracks Moving Target
Baykar’s KIZILELMA unmanned fighter has completed a performance verification test with ASELSAN’s TOYGUN 100 EOTS, tracking a moving vehicle dead-centre.
Investment
ASELSAN profit rises sharply as backlog and exports expand
ASELSAN reported 2025 growth in revenue, exports, and backlog, while audited filings show net profit rose nearly 50%, not highlighted in corporate summaries.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Philippine Navy Commisions First Rajah Sulayman-class OPV
The Philippine Navy has announced the commissioning of the lead Rajah Sulayman-class OPV alongside the last Acero-class missile-carrying fast attack craft.
Land
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
ASLAN 150M1/G UGV Joins Steadfast Dart 2026 NATO Exercise
ASLAN 150M1/G UGV of ASELSAN has joined NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 joint exercise, in command of the 66th Mechanised Infantry Brigade of the Turkish Army.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
MURAD 100-A AESA Radar Goes Multi-Mode with AKINCI Test
MURAD 100-A AESA radar integrated on AKINCI UCAV of Baykar demonstrated its simultaneous tracking of air and surface targets in tandem with weather mode.
Air
E/W
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Baykar and ASELSAN Test FEWS-U EW System on KIZILELMA
Baykar’s KIZILELMA unmanned fighter flew with ASELSAN’s FEWS-U self-protection electronic warfare system, providing integrated ESM and ECM capabilities.
Land
Weapon / Missile
ASELSAN Integrates SARP 100/35 IFV Turret on a Flatbed
SARP 100/35 (KORHAN) 35 mm IFV turret for the YNHZA armoured vehicle programme was spotted on a large flatbed platform at the Gölbaşı facility of ASELSAN.
Land
Weapon / Missile
ASELSAN Shows New Configuration for GÜRZ 200 with VLS
ASELSAN has shown a new possible configuration for the GÜRZ 200 combined air defence system with a vertical launcher for GÖKSUR missiles instead of an erector.
Land
Sensors
Expo and Air Show
ASELSAN Integrates SEDA 100 on Hanwha’s TIGON 8x8 AFV
Hanwha’s TIGON 8x8 AFV has been put on display with ASELSAN’s SEDA 100 acoustic gunshot detection system at the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026 exhibition.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
ASELSAN and CSG Form JV and Unveil Truck-Based KORKUT
Czechia-based CSG announced the formation of a JV between its subsidiary Excalibur Army and ASELSAN and a new configuration of KORKUT on a 6x6 Tatra truck.
Country
Antalya sets the tone for Türkiye’s defence export strategy
Senior officials outline export growth, NATO-linked engagement and sector coordination as the Defence and Aerospace Industry Global Strategies Conference opens.
Expo and Air Show
ASELSAN and Barzan sign DIMDEX deals to expand BARQ JV
Turkiye’s ASELSAN has signed multiple agreements with Qatar-based Barzan Holdings at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha, expanding the scope of their joint venture BARQ.
Global Defence Trend Brief
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- 15:00 European governments accelerate military infrastructure hardening - European countries are investing in hardened shelters, protected command facilities and resilient lo...
- 15:00 China advances integration of satellite and drone reconnaissance - China is strengthening integration between satellite networks and unmanned reconnaissance systems to...
- 15:00 Japan expands dispersed munitions storage network - Japan is building additional dispersed ammunition storage sites to improve resilience and reduce vul...
- 15:00 Autonomous maritime surveillance becomes naval priority - Navies are increasingly deploying autonomous maritime surveillance platforms to maintain persistent...
- 15:00 Counter-drone programmes focus on defeating saturation attacks - Military planners are prioritising layered counter-UAS systems capable of engaging large numbers of...
- 15:00 Hypersonic missile tracking drives sensor network expansion - Defence agencies are accelerating development of integrated radar and space-based sensor architectur...
- 15:00 Military logistics automation gains momentum worldwide - Armed forces are expanding the use of autonomous logistics vehicles and AI-assisted planning systems...
- 15:00 Collaborative combat aircraft concepts broaden operational roles - Future autonomous wingman platforms are increasingly being designed for electronic warfare, reconnai...
- 15:00 Industrial production resilience becomes strategic advantage - Defence suppliers with scalable manufacturing capacity and secure supply chains are gaining a compet...
