Aselsan to premiere at Farnborough Airshow with a wide range of defense systems.

Aselsan, Türkiye’s leading defense contractor, will participate for the first time at the Farnborough International Airshow, an aerospace event taking place near London from July 22 to 26, 2024. The company will present a range of solutions, including air radar, communication, electro-optical, and electronic warfare systems.
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Aselsan will present the Tolun guided munition, capable of simultaneous strikes on multiple targets, along with the Skydome Air Defence System, which provides protection against airborne threats. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Aselsan's presence at Farnborough will be marked by a display of its products at Booth No. 4924. Featured systems will include electro-optical reconnaissance, surveillance, and targeting systems, radar systems, guided munitions, integrated avionics systems, communication radios, and electronic warfare systems for both military and civilian air platforms.

The ASELFLIR-500 electro-optical reconnaissance, surveillance, and targeting system, known for its use in UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) and UCAVs (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles), will be highlighted. The ALP 300-G Early Warning Radar System, which enhances air defense capabilities with dual-axis AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) technology, and the Murad 110-A AESA nose radar, adaptable for F-16 and other platforms, will also be showcased.

Aselsan will present the Tolun guided munition, capable of simultaneous strikes on multiple targets, and the Skydome Air Defence System, which provides protection against airborne threats. For the first time abroad, the Toygun electro-optical sensor and targeting system will be displayed, offering advanced targeting solutions. The Karat infrared search, detection, and tracking system enhances detection and tracking capabilities. The IFF Mode 5 Combined Interrogator/Transponder ensures secure identification of friend or foe, while the IFF Mode 5 Man-Portable Interrogator solutions provide portable identification capabilities. The T-Link Terminals LOS-A and LOS-C support line-of-sight communication. The Yildirim-100 directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system offers protection against infrared-guided threats.

Aselsan President & CEO Ahmet Akyol views the Farnborough International Airshow as an opportunity to introduce its latest avionic systems, air radars, anti-drone systems, guided munitions, air communication technologies, air defense systems, and airborne electro-optical solutions. The event is seen as a platform to form new partnerships and enhance existing collaborations while showcasing the company's capabilities in avionic technologies.

Aselsan, established in 1975 and based in Ankara, Türkiye, is a major defense electronics company under the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation. The company focuses on the research, development, and production of military electronics and defense systems. Aselsan's product range includes communication systems, radar technologies, electronic warfare solutions, and unmanned systems. Key projects encompass the Gürz Hybrid Gun-Missile Air Defense System and the Korkut 35mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. The company's activities aim to reduce reliance on imported technologies by developing indigenous solutions, which has led to notable savings and advancements in national defense capabilities.

In terms of financial performance and market presence, Aselsan reported a 42% increase in net profit for the first half of 2023, with total orders amounting to $8.4 billion. The company has shown significant growth in sales and has increased its competitive stance in both local and international markets. Ranked by Defense News as the 47th largest defense company in terms of defense turnover, Aselsan aims to maintain its growth by creating value in global markets with its workforce of over 10,000 employees.