ASELSAN, Türkiye’s leading defense company and Europe’s fifth most valuable defense firm, hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at its Gölbaşı Technology Base in Ankara, where it delivered a comprehensive presentation of its cutting-edge, multi-domain defense solutions portfolio.
Throughout the visit, ASELSAN showcased its advanced capabilities across the Steel Dome multi-layered air defense architecture, land platforms, naval systems, electronic warfare solutions, and UAV payload technologies, reflecting the company’s integrated, system-level approach to meeting the evolving demands of modern warfare.
Mark Rutte also briefly gathered with ASELSAN’s young engineers, a meeting that highlighted the company’s strong emphasis on innovation and human capital.
The program also featured an in-depth overview of ASELSAN’s robust serial production capabilities. The delegation toured state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and final assembly lines, where key components of the Steel Dome architecture, along with flagship systems from ASELSAN’s core domains, were showcased. The visit highlighted ASELSAN’s ability to deliver interoperable, scalable, and mission-ready solutions, backed by high-tech production excellence.
ASELSAN President & CEO, Mr. Ahmet Akyol, commented: “We were honored to host Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte at ASELSAN. During the visit, we showcased our latest high-tech systems and provided insights into our new investments, production capabilities and our innovation ecosystem.”
“As ASELSAN, we will continue to deliver advanced solutions that enhance the Alliance’s collective strength and remain committed to being a reliable partner in global security,” he added.
Founded in 1975, ASELSAN combines five decades of engineering excellence with a growing global presence. The company delivers innovative products, services, and integrated system solutions for critical military and industrial missions, with core competencies in radar, electronic warfare, guidance, electro-optics, and information and communication technologies.
Beyond defense, ASELSAN also provides high-value solutions in civilian fields such as transportation, security, automation, and healthcare.
Powered by more than 14,000 highly skilled professionals, ASELSAN exports its products and systems to more than 90 countries and maintains a direct presence in 25 countries, operating as a trusted global solution provider.
