Turkish defense firm Aselsan nears record $2 billion in export deals

Turkish defense company Aselsan is poised to finish 2025 with a record-breaking performance in international sales, having secured export contracts worth more than $2 billion. This achievement, highlighted by a major $410 million electronic warfare system deal with Poland, is expected to generate approximately $1 billion in export revenue for the firm in 2026.

Strategic growth and portfolio diversification

Aselsan's strategy of shifting towards higher value-added products is paying dividends. While its exports from 2015-2019 focused on radios and basic equipment, the portfolio has since expanded to include advanced systems like UAV payloads, smart munitions, and, most recently, sophisticated electronic warfare and air defense technologies. This diversification has significantly increased the average value of its export contracts.

Financial momentum and market expansion

Financial data reveals a surge in Aselsan's international business. In the first nine months of 2025 alone, the company's outstanding international orders reached $1.4 billion, a 171% increase year-over-year. Exports have grown steadily from $267 million in 2021 to over $1 billion in 2024. Europe and fellow NATO member states have become the company's fastest-growing markets, underscoring its rising global profile and ambition to climb into the top 30 of the world's largest defense contractors.

Future targets and industry standing

Aselsan, currently ranked 42nd on the Defense News Top 100 list, aims to increase the share of exports in its total order book from 8-10% in the early 2020s to 20-25% in the medium term. The landmark contract with Poland exemplifies this push into competitive, high-tech Western markets and reflects the growing international demand for Türkiye's indigenous defense solutions.