ASELSAN unveiled its advanced defence technologies at FIDAE 2026 on 8 April, demonstrating its commitment to expanding its presence and boosting collaboration across Latin America. Through its participation, the company highlights the impact of its extensive, integrated product range, innovative technologies, and ongoing modernisation efforts in enhancing regional defence and security capabilities.
With its extensive portfolio and proven track record, ASELSAN emphasises its system-of-systems approach by offering integrated technologies tailored to the operational needs of Latin American countries. At FIDAE 2026, ASELSAN will showcase a comprehensive range of technologies, including Turkey’s layered air defence architecture known as Steel Dome; electronic warfare solutions designed for spectrum monitoring, threat detection, and electronic protection; land payloads such as communication, command and control, and weapon systems for ground platforms; naval solutions supporting maritime surveillance, force protection, and combat operations; and UAV payloads comprising electro-optical systems, sensors, and mission equipment for enhanced aerial capability.
On land, ASELSAN demonstrates advanced communication and command-and-control capabilities with the KOCATEPE Battlefield Management System, providing real-time situational awareness and coordinated operations. These are supported by main battle tank modernisation solutions that improve survivability and firepower, along with a smart ammunition portfolio that supports counter-drone and precision artillery operations.
In the naval sector, ASELSAN displays next-generation maritime systems and platform upgrades, including its contributions to the MILGEM programme, MARLIN unmanned surface vessel, GÖKDENİZ and SMASH weapon systems, ARES Electronic Support (ES) system, and advanced naval electronic warfare solutions for surveillance, force protection, and surface combat.
Airborne systems are a crucial part of ASELSAN’s FIDAE portfolio, including Helicopter Electronic Warfare Suite (HEWS), ASELFLIR electro-optical systems, precision-guided munitions such as TOLUN, GÖZDE, and LGK, as well as radar and sensor solutions like FULMAR and MURAD AESA. These are complemented by ANTIDOT electronic warfare, IFF, and SATCOM systems, showcasing integrated mission capabilities for fighter jets, helicopters, and UAVs.
On ASELSAN’s participation in FIDAE, Ahmet Akyol, President & CEO of ASELSAN, stated:
“FIDAE provides a unique platform to engage with regional stakeholders and demonstrate how ASELSAN delivers integrated, multi-domain solutions across defence, surveillance, and mission-critical operations. We are committed to building long-term partnerships and promoting industrial cooperation in Latin America through innovative, dependable, and mission-ready technologies that address the evolving security challenges of our era.”
