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Aselsan Unveils New Defense Systems at SAHA 2026, Aiming for Global Brand Expansion
5/5/2026, 11:49:03 PM
Aselsan's Showcase at SAHA 2026
Turkish defence and electronics firm Aselsan will present five brand-new products and upgraded versions of six existing systems at the SAHA 2026 International Defence, Aviation and Space Industry Fair. The exhibition runs from 5 – 9 May 2026 at the Istanbul Expo Center. Displayed solutions include the ALP low-altitude radar, the GÜRZ hybrid air-defence system, the KORKUT air-defence platform, the EJDERHA counter-drone system, the GÖKBERK mobile laser weapon, and the PUHU electronic-warfare suite. Aselsan will also exhibit components of its “Steel Dome” air-defence network and AI-driven research tools.
SAHA 2026 Fair: Platform for Turkey’s Defence Industry
SAHA 2026, organised by SAHA Istanbul, is described as Turkey’s and Europe’s largest industrial cluster for defence, aviation and space. The fair will host more than 1,700 exhibitors from over 120 countries across an area exceeding 100,000 square metres. Aselsan is slated to occupy the largest stand area and to display the widest product range among participants, positioning the event as a key venue for international delegations to assess Turkish defence capabilities.
Data & Statistics
- Upgraded versions: 6
- Exhibitors at SAHA 2026: > 1,700
- Represented countries: > 120
- Exhibition area: > 100,000 m²
- Supplier awards: planned for firms contributing to localisation, export and added-value production.
- Expected outcomes: signing cooperation agreements with global defence actors and strengthening existing strategic partnerships.
Official Statements & Responses
Aselsan President and CEO Ahmet Akyol described SAHA 2026 as a cornerstone of the company’s global-brand strategy, emphasizing that the fair will showcase Turkey’s defence and advanced-technology level to the world. He noted that the launches will demonstrate national engineering strength and that the event will act as a springboard for Aselsan’s mass-production capabilities, opening new export markets and strategic partnerships.
Verbatim Quotes
- “SAHA will be an important platform where Türkiye’s level in defense industry and advanced technology is announced to the world,” — Ahmet Akyol, President & CEO, Aselsan
- “With the launches we will hold at SAHA, we will show the strength of national engineering in global competition.” — Ahmet Akyol
- “SAHA will serve as a springboard in ASELSAN’s journey to become a global technology brand,” — Ahmet Akyol
- “The fair will accelerate Aselsan's transformation into a brand that shapes the world with its increasingly strong mass production capabilities.” — Ahmet Akyol
What’s Next
During the five-day exhibition Aselsan expects to finalise cooperation agreements with international defence firms, award suppliers that have advanced localisation, and leverage the exposure to pursue new export contracts. The company positions SAHA 2026 as a strategic launchpad for expanding its global market presence and for setting standards in serial production of advanced defence systems.
