ASELSAN has incorporated a newly allocated area
for investment purposes of 6,500-acre in Ankara Oğulbey with the aim of further
strengthening its global position in defence technologies. Currently operating
on an open area of 5,000 acres, with this expansion our Company has more than
doubled its existing footprint.
Today, the foundations of a new investment
worth USD 1.5 billion have been laid in this new campus at the ceremony
attended by our President. This investment, one of the largest industrial
investments in Türkiye in recent years, also marks the single largest defence
investment in the history of our Republic.
Through this major initiative, higher-volume serial
production of many critical Technologies particularly Air Defence Systems that
will form the STEEL DOME will be undertaken, while additional capabilities and
infrastructure for design, testing, and production will be established.
The financing of the investment has been
structured with due consideration to the following elements, in a manner that
will maintain/preserve ASELSAN’s robust financial position:
1.
ASELSAN’s strong equity base and profitability
will be among the most important assurances of this investment.
2.
The facilities planned to become operational at
our new campus by mid-2026 will directly contribute to our Company's revenues
and investment financing.
3.
One of our existing campuses, located within
the city and facing operational challenges, will be utilized for investment
purposes through a revenue-sharing model, generating significant resources for
our Company.
4.
Advance Loans Against Investment Commitment (YTAK),
approved under attractive terms for high-technology projects, will be utilized.
5.
The Project-Based Investment Incentive,
approved by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, will be leveraged.
With this investment, ASELSAN will continue its
sustainable growth, further advancing its serial production capacity, R&D
capabilities, employment opportunities, and competitive strength in global
markets.
Respectfully announced to the public.
