More than 30 systems developed by ASELSAN demonstrated operational effectiveness during the EFES-2026 Exercise held in Izmir. The ÇELİKKUBBE architecture operated in integrated form for the first time, while the KOCATEPE Battle Management System was deployed operationally for the first time.

ASELSAN took part in EFES-2026 with KOCATEPE, ÇELİKKUBBE components and more than 30 national defence systems.

The Turkish defence industry is strengthening its influence in Europe through rising exports, joint production models and high-technology defence cooperation.

ASELSAN and SSB signed sales contracts worth nearly $470 million for the procurement of AI-supported Urban Security Management Systems.

ASELSAN displayed more than 30 advanced defence systems at EFES-2026, including KOCATEPE, which was used in the exercise for the first time.

ASELSAN introduced KILIÇ and TUFAN at SAHA 2026, expanding Türkiye’s unmanned naval warfare capabilities above and below the surface.

ASELSAN’s GÜRZ mobile air defence system combines sensors, electronic warfare, smart ammunition and missiles to counter drones and low-altitude threats.

Turkish and Belgian defence industry representatives signed six strategic agreements to strengthen cooperation in defence, aviation and advanced technology fields.