ASELSAN and Barzan Holdings have announced the expansion oftheir joint venture BARQ with multiple agreements and new capabilities at the DIMDEXExhibition in Qatar, advancing their strategic cooperation and marking a new phase inbilateral defense collaboration.
ASELSAN, Türkiye’s leading defense company, has signed multiple agreements with Qatarbased Barzan Holdings during DIMDEX 2026 held in Doha, reinforcing long-term strategicpartnership and advancing joint technology development in the region. As part of theagreements, ASELSAN and Barzan Holdings announced the expansion of their joint venture,BARQ, to include new capabilities, marking a new phase in bilateral defense industrialcooperation.
The agreements were signed by Mr. Özgür Taylan Sarı, Vice President of ASELSAN, and BarzanGroup CEO, His Excellency Eng. Mohamed Badr Al-Sadah. The ceremonial signing was attendedby the Secretary of the Turkish Defence Industries, Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün and Deputy PrimeMinister, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and Chairman of Barzan Holdings, HisExcellency Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani.
The expanded scope of the joint venture will cover high-technology areas and selected localproduction capabilities, while advancing technology transfer, industrial know-how, and thedevelopment of local expertise between Qatar and Türkiye. This initiative reflects the sharedvision of ASELSAN and Barzan Holdings to build a resilient defense ecosystem through localcapacity development, strategic partnerships, and long-term industrial collaboration.
ASELSAN and Barzan Holdings stated that the expansion of their joint venture, BARQ,represents an important step toward strengthening joint capabilities across the Middle Eastdefense ecosystem. By integrating advanced high-technology services with selected localproduction capacities, the parties aim to enable the delivery of more resilient and future-readysolutions.
Founded in 1975, ASELSAN is Türkiye’s leading defense company, combining five decades of engineeringexcellence 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.
Beyonddefense, 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, ASELSANexports its products and systems to more than 90 countries and maintains a direct presence in 24countries, operating as a trusted global solution provider.
Barzan Holdings is a leading defence and security company that aims to strengthen Qatar’s sovereigntyand strategic position by investing in the long-term development of its human capital and armed forcescapabilities.
As the commercial gateway for the country’s military industry, Barzan Holdings prioritizes impactfulcollaborations and global partnerships that foster knowledge exchange and investments into innovativedefence technologies to keep Qatar at the forefront of present and future market opportunities.
Through its global portfolio of investments and joint ventures, Barzan Holdings serves as a knowledgeand technology hub that drives efficiencies in delivery and execution to meet the various needs ofQatar’s defence and security sector.
