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Aselsan Lands $900M Deal for Turkey's Steel Dome Air Defense

June 1, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Aselsan inks $900M deal for Steel Dome air defense technologies.
Delivery expected between 2028 and 2032.
Steel Dome is a Turkish layered air defense project.
Aselsan received $1.5B government investment for production hub.

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Strategic Implications

This deal may signal Turkey's growing emphasis on air defense modernization, which could strengthen its position in the region. The investment suggests a focus on counter-drone technology and layered defense systems, which may indicate a shift in Turkey's defense priorities.

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What Happened

Turkish Electronics Giant Expands Role in National Air Defense Project

Turkish electronics giant Aselsan has secured a $900 million deal to provide air defense technologies for Ankara’s Steel Dome project, a layered air defense system akin to the US Golden Dome effort. The project, led by Aselsan, aims to feature counter-drone technology and air defense systems against short-range threats. Aselsan also received a $1.5 billion government investment for a Steel Dome production hub, envisioned as the biggest air defense facility in Europe. The deal was announced by Aselsan in a statement, as reported by Breaking Defense.

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