BEDEX 2026 has opened in Brussels, highlighting Europe’s defense industry agenda of production, innovation and international cooperation, while emphasizing Türkiye’s growing role in defense.

ASELSAN underlined that electro-optical systems play a decisive role in modern warfare through passive detection, targeting, situational awareness, and AI-supported decision-making processes.

Women engineers developing electro-optical systems at ASELSAN strengthen Türkiye’s defense capabilities while inspiring young girls to pursue careers in engineering and technology.

At NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise in Germany, Turkish defense systems stood out prominently. ASELSAN’s ASLAN UGV and Bayraktar TB-3 showcased advanced operational capabilities.

ASELSAN’s FEWS-U Electronic Warfare Suite has been integrated into Bayraktar KIZILELMA and successfully completed its first flight test. The system provides 360-degree threat detection and rapid countermeasure capabilities, significantly enhancing the unmanned combat aircraft’s survivability.

ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol announced that artificial intelligence is integrated into all company processes. AI applications have generated $39 million in annual savings and 730,000 hours of labor efficiency.

ASELSAN celebrates the 28th anniversary of ASELSAN Bakü, strengthening Türkiye–Azerbaijan defense and technology cooperation through advanced military and civilian projects.

ASELSAN has integrated the domestically developed AURA 200-G AESA Radar into the GÖKBERK Mobile Laser Weapon System. The upgrade significantly enhances its effectiveness against low-altitude FPV drone threats.