[85913] Turkish defense giant Aselsan signs a mega-deal worth 780 million euros

A mega-deal in Turkey's defense industry

The Turkish defense company Aselsan (ASELS) reported today, June 16, 2026, the signing of a significant contract with Turkey's Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB). The value of the deal is estimated at 780 million euros, and it focuses on the supply and upgrade of air defense systems for the country.

According to the report in Borsa Bahçesi 📊 Haber, this is a strategic agreement that highlights the Turkish government's continued investment in strengthening the military's independent technological capabilities. The report was also noted by Ekonomi Haberleri 🇹🇷, which confirmed the technical details of the deal.

Simultaneously, the channel Borsa ve Kripto | Haber • Ekonomi • Finans reported that according to their publications, the contract signed with the SSB is intended to ensure the "supply of advanced air defense systems". The reporting sources, identified with the economic reporting stream in Turkey, emphasize that the deal contributes to the employment and technological stability of the publicly traded company.

As of now, no further details have been provided regarding the exact schedules for the delivery of the systems, but the Turkish market is reacting positively to the reports on the new agreement, which positions Aselsan as a key player in the regional defense sector.