ASELSAN has been awarded a three-year framework contract by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to supply Identification of Friend or Foe (IFF) Interrogator Systems for Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS). As one of the few providers of Mode 5 IFF systems, ASELSAN will deliver mission-critical solutions ensuring safer and more confident engagement decisions across Allied forces.
With more than two decades of experience in IFF technologies, ASELSAN offers a comprehensive portfolio, covering long-range and short/medium-range interrogators, combined interrogator/transponder units, man-portable systems, naval configurations, and standalone IFF system solutions. All systems comply with NATO standards and can operate with both older systems and the latest secure identification technology. This contract underscores NATO’s trust in ASELSAN’s proven IFF expertise and its ability to deliver secure, mission-critical technologies.
By extending Mode 5 interrogation to the MANPADS layer, the agreement represents a significant step in strengthening identification discipline, interoperability, and operational confidence across the Alliance’s most time-critical air defense missions.
ASELSAN recently became the focal point of high-level diplomatic and defense engagement, hosting senior delegations from Malaysia and Indonesia. The visits marked a significant step in strengthening defense cooperation and highlighted ASELSAN’s growing role as a trusted technology partner in the region.
During an official engagement, ASELSAN had the honor of briefing Malaysian Prime Minister H.E. Anwar Ibrahim on ongoing and prospective projects, highlighting opportunities for future cooperation. The discussions explored concrete opportunities for collaboration and reflected a shared ambition to build long-term partnerships based on trust, strategic alignment, and mutual benefit.
Shortly after, H.E. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Minister of Defense of Indonesia, visited ASELSAN’s facilities to see Türkiye’s indigenous defense technologies up close. Game-changing systems and their operational advantages were showcased, while ASELSAN President & CEO Ahmet Akyol emphasized the technological maturity and global competitiveness achieved by the Turkish defense industry.
These visits were more than diplomatic courtesy calls. They signaled the shared vision of turning advanced technology into lasting strategic partnerships and shaping the next chapter of defense cooperation together.
ASELSAN drew strong international attention at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha, showcasing its integrated portfolio from naval systems and air defense to communications and border security. Alongside its multi-layered air defense concept, Steel Dome, ASELSAN welcomed high-level delegations and reinforced its expanding global partnership network.
One of the standout moments of DIMDEX 2026 was the agreement signed with Barzan Holdings to expand the BARQ joint venture with new capabilities. Signed by ASELSAN Vice President Özgür Taylan Sarı and Barzan Group CEO Mohamed Badr Al-Sadah, in the presence of Türkiye’s Secretary of Defence Industries Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün and Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, the agreement marked a new chapter in long-term defense industrial cooperation.
ASELSAN also advanced its international partnerships with a strategic agreement signed with Indonesia-based PT Republik Technetronic Nusantara, a subsidiary of Republikorp. Covering technology transfer for ASELSAN’s HYBRA communication systems, the agreement supports local capability development and highlights ASELSAN’s commitment to building sustainable, future-ready defense ecosystems through technology sharing, industrial cooperation, and long-term partnerships across multiple regions.
ASELSAN recently welcomed a series of high-level delegations at its Gölbaşı Technology Base, including General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Minister of Defence of Nigeria, Major General Yousef Al-Hnaity, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of Jordan, and Mokhtar Abdellatif Mustafa, Chairman of the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), alongside senior representatives from leading Egyptian defense companies.
During the Jordanian delegation’s visit, discussions centered on ASELSAN’s ongoing activities at its Jordan facility, current projects, and potential opportunities to deepen defense industrial cooperation between Türkiye and Jordan. Discussions with the Nigerian delegation focused on ongoing projects and opportunities to further expand defense cooperation.
The Egyptian delegation explored potential cooperation areas between Türkiye and Egypt, emphasizing ASELSAN’s commitment to regional defense collaboration and its role in fostering strategic, long-term partnerships. Commenting on the visits, ASELSAN President & CEO Ahmet Akyol stated that the company remains dedicated to building lasting relationships with partner countries and continues to contribute to regional and global security through sustainable, innovative, and game-changing technologies.
ASELSAN has successfully conducted a live-firing test of its GÖKDENİZ Close-In Weapon System aboard TCG İstanbul, showcasing Türkiye’s advanced naval close-in air defense capabilities to both national and international delegations.
Tested under real operational conditions, GÖKDENİZ proved its rapid reaction, pinpoint precision, and seamless integration with modern naval combat platforms. The successful firing reinforces operational readiness of Türkiye’s naval forces against asymmetric and high-speed threats. Fully indigenous, GÖKDENİZ provides last-line defense against missiles, aircraft, and unmanned threats, combining advanced sensors, fire control, and high-rate-of-fire gun capability in a single integrated solution.
With this achievement, ASELSAN continues to cement its reputation as a global leader in naval defense technology, delivering cutting-edge, homegrown solutions that enhance maritime security worldwide.
The acceptance test firing for the battery delivery of SİPER 1, Türkiye’s nationally developed long-range air and missile defense system, was successfully conducted at the Sinop Test Center in northern Türkiye.
The test validated SİPER 1’s performance under a demanding operational scenario, with maneuvering friendly and hostile aircraft simultaneously present in the airspace. This complex environment showcased the system’s reliability under realistic combat conditions. With this successful firing, all acceptance activities for the SİPER 1 battery were completed, confirming its operational maturity and long-range interception capability as a cornerstone of Türkiye’s integrated air and missile defense architecture.
SİPER 1 battery comprises a Fire Control Center, Fire Control Radar, Missile Launching System, Full-Round Missile, and Maintenance System, offering extended engagement range, high precision, and a network-centric architecture designed to counter modern aerial threats effectively.