The Relationship Between ASELSAN and HAVELSAN
The relationship between ASELSAN and HAVELSAN shows how hardware and software complement each other in Turkey’s defence industry. Both have TSKGV as their main shareholder, but their areas of expertise differ. Below we look at the logic of this relationship.
Where hardware meets software
Broadly, ASELSAN specialises in hardware-centric defence electronics (radar, electronic warfare, electro-optics, communications). HAVELSAN, meanwhile, stands out in software, command and control (C4ISR), simulation and training systems, and cyber security. These two competencies work together in modern defence systems.
Complementary roles
On a platform, for example, the sensors and electronic hardware produced by ASELSAN can integrate with command-and-control or simulation software developed by HAVELSAN. The two sometimes take different layers of the same project. Both having TSKGV as their main shareholder provides a common umbrella that eases this cooperation.
| Topic | ASELSAN | HAVELSAN |
|---|---|---|
| Main shareholder | TSKGV | TSKGV |
| Focus | Hardware/electronics | Software, C4ISR, simulation |
| Example area | Radar, EW, EO, communications | Command-control, training/simulation, cyber |
| Relationship | Complementary | Complementary |
Frequently asked questions
Are ASELSAN and HAVELSAN the same company?
No. They are separate companies; but both have TSKGV as their main shareholder and work in complementary areas.
What is the difference between ASELSAN and HAVELSAN?
ASELSAN focuses on hardware-centric defence electronics, while HAVELSAN focuses on software, command and control (C4ISR) and simulation.
Do ASELSAN and HAVELSAN work together?
Yes. ASELSAN’s hardware can integrate with HAVELSAN’s software in the same project; the shared shareholder TSKGV eases this.
What does HAVELSAN do?
HAVELSAN works in software, command and control (C4ISR), simulation and training systems, and cyber security.
Sources
- ASELSAN, ROKETSAN, HAVELSAN and SSB corporate information; public defence-industry sources (2026).
- Images: Wikimedia Commons (attributions under each image).
Related: What is ASELSAN?
