ASELSAN, a leading company in the Turkish defense industry, has taken a giant step toward strengthening its air defense capacity, one of the most critical components of national security. The agreement with the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSM) envisions the introduction of Turkey’s domestically developed, advanced air defense systems into the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) inventory.
ASELSAN Investment Details
Deliveries under this massive contract are scheduled to begin in 2027 and be completed by 2031. This timeline demonstrates Turkey’s commitment to completing its layered air defense architecture with national systems. The agreement’s budget of €1.65 billion demonstrates the scale of the project and Turkey’s vision of technological independence in this area.
The Pinnacle of the National Technology Initiative
This agreement, beyond being merely a procurement project, is considered a concrete manifestation of Turkey’s National Technology Initiative and its efforts to indigenize the defense industry. Aiming to reduce its dependence on foreign-made systems, Turkey is securing the skies with domestically developed systems like HİSAR and SİPER, which have proven their effectiveness through successful tests. This contract is expected to facilitate the mass production and widespread deployment of these indigenous systems.
A project of this magnitude represents a significant economic boost not only for ASELSAN but also for the hundreds of subcontractors and SMEs the company collaborates with. In addition to the employment opportunities created during the project, the engineering expertise and technological competence it will gain will also serve as a critical benchmark for Turkey’s future defense projects and export potential.
This historic contract signed between the SSB and ASELSAN has become a clear demonstration of Turkey’s strategic vision to ensure its sovereignty and security through its own resources. The new systems, which will enter the inventory starting in 2027, will enable Turkey to more effectively protect its airspace against all threats.
