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Aselsan Signs €2.46B Hybrid Air Defense Deal

October 5, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Aselsan signs €2.46B hybrid air defense deal with SSB.
Deal is the largest single contract in Aselsan's 51-year history.
Aselsan's air defense contracts since Oct. 1 total nearly €4 billion.
Contracts may include Gurz air defense system.

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Strategic Implications

This deal may indicate Türkiye's growing investment in air defense capabilities, which could strengthen its position in the region. The contract suggests a significant expansion of Aselsan's Steel Dome network, which may have implications for the company's revenue and market share.

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What Happened

Turkish Defense Giant Expands Steel Dome Network

Turkish defense company Aselsan has signed a €2.46 billion contract with the Defense Industries Presidency for the procurement of hybrid air defense systems, marking the largest single contract in its 51-year history. The deal brings Aselsan’s air defense contracts since Oct. 1 to nearly €4 billion, as Türkiye expands its Steel Dome integrated air defense network. According to Türkiye Today, Aselsan’s CEO Ahmet Akyol stated that ongoing serial production efforts are further strengthening Türkiye’s air defense capabilities.

Source | Originally Published: October 5, 2026

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