ASELSAN strengthens presence in Latin America at FIDAE 2026

ASELSAN strengthens Latin America presence at FIDAE 2026

ASELSAN unveiled its defence technologies at FIDAE 2026, demonstrating its commitment to expanding its presence across Latin America.

According to the company, its extensive portfolio and system-of-systems approach are tailored to the operational needs of Latin American organisations.

FIDAE 2026

At FIDAE 2026, ASELSAN presented a comprehensive range of technologies spanning:

  • Türkiye’s layered air defence architecture known as Steel Dome
  • Electronic warfare solutions designed for spectrum monitoring
  • Threat detection and electronic protection
  • Land payloads including communication, command and control and weapon systems for ground platforms
  • Naval solutions supporting maritime surveillance, force protection and combat operations
  • UAV payloads comprising electro-optical systems, sensors and mission equipment for enhanced aerial capability

Land solutions

ASELSAN showcases advanced communication and command-and-control capabilities with the KOCATEPE Battlefield Management System, enabling real-time situational awareness and coordinated operations.

These are complemented by main battle tank modernisation solutions that enhance survivability and firepower, as well as a smart ammunition portfolio supporting counter-drone and precision artillery operations.

Naval solutions

In the naval domain, ASELSAN showcases next-generation maritime systems and platform modernisation, including contributions to the MILGEM program, MARLIN unmanned surface vehicle, GÖKDENİZ and SMASH weapon systems, ARES Electronic Support (ES) system and advanced naval electronic warfare solutions for surveillance, force protection and surface combat.

Airborne solutions

Airborne systems are another key part of ASELSAN’s FIDAE portfolio, featuring Helicopter Electronic Warfare Suite (HEWS), ASELFLIR electro-optical systems, precision-guided munitions like TOLUN, GÖZDE and LGK, as well as radar and sensor solutions including FULMAR and MURAD AESA, complemented by ANTIDOT electronic warfare, IFF and SATCOM systems, demonstrating integrated mission capabilities for fighter jets, helicopters and UAVs.

“Innovative, reliable and mission-ready”

Ahmet Akyol, President and 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 fostering industrial cooperation in Latin America through innovative, reliable and mission-ready technologies that address the evolving security challenges of our time.”

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