Turkiye’s ASELSAN is presenting its advanced multi-domain defence capabilities at Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2026, bringing together a comprehensive portfolio spanning air and drone defence, precision-guided munitions, electro-optics, electronic warfare, communications, land and naval systems.
A key focus of ASELSAN’s presence at AAD is its layered drone defence (DRODEF) capabilities, represented by ?HTAR (modular anti-drone system), GÖKBERK (laser weapon system), EJDERHA (jammer) and KORKUT (35 mm anti-aircraft gun). Together, these solutions demonstrate ASELSAN’s ability to address evolving unmanned aerial threats through complementary detection, electronic warfare and hard-kill technologies. The company is also highlighting its expanding airborne portfolio, including TOLUN-F, TOLUN-L and TOLUN-P family of precision-guided solutions and the ASELFLIR 500 next-generation electro-optical reconnaissance, surveillance and targeting system.
ASELSAN’s wider showcase includes the KORKUT 100/25 SB anti-aircraft gun, ATOM 25/35/40 airburst ammunition, SARP remotely controlled weapon station, ACAR ground surveillance radar, PUHU electronic warfare system, DRAGONEYE electro-optical system, KANGAL ADL jammer, M?DAS intrusion detection sensor, alongside its ODAKAN body camera, and ASTELA 3710 and HYBRA 3810 radios.
Its airborne systems portfolio is further represented by the AF410 and AF500 gimbals, LGK-82 bomb guidance kit, TOLUN glide munition, MURAD 100 AESA radar, FULMAR 200 synthetic aperture radar, and ANTIDOT 2U electronic warfare pod, while M?LGEM (frigate) and GÖKDEN?Z (naval close-in weapon system) highlight the company’s capabilities in the naval domain.
Through its participation at AAD, ASELSAN said it is reinforcing its engagement with the African defence and security ecosystem, while pursuing new partnerships, export opportunities and long-term cooperation across the continent. The exhibition also provides a platform to demonstrate ASELSAN’s ability to deliver integrated, mission-ready solutions tailored to the evolving operational requirements of regional users, the company said.
ASELSAN specialises in tactical military radios, electronic warfare, avionic modernisation and defence electronic systems, primarily for the Turkish Armed Forces, but exports account for a substantial amount of revenue. Its business divisions cover radar, satellites, cyber security, air and missile defence, land weapons systems, electro-optical systems, traffic automation and transportation.
ASELSAN has identified Africa as one of its key growth markets, both in terms of demand and long-term strategic partnerships. The company emphasised that its approach goes beyond providing systems – as such, the company is focused on building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
Consequently, ASELSAN has already built up a sizable presence across the continent, including through its South African subsidiary, with many of its systems already in service with African countries (including Nigeria, Angola, Algeria, Morocco, Chad, and Burkina Faso, among others).
