ASELSAN’s International Companies
ASELSAN’s international presence is built around three core affiliates: ASELSAN Baku (Azerbaijan), ASELSAN Middle East / BAAT (Jordan) and ASELSAN Ukraine. Alongside these it runs operations in countries such as Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia. But the picture does not end there: as of 2025, ASELSAN operates at office or unit level in 25 countries, and it keeps expanding that network into new markets like Uzbekistan, Nigeria, the Philippines, Albania, Algeria and Romania. In short, ASELSAN is no longer just a company that manufactures in Turkey, but a defense-technology exporter reaching across four continents.
The first step: ASELSAN Baku
ASELSAN’s internationalization story began with ASELSAN Baku, founded in Azerbaijan in 1998. This was the company’s first overseas affiliate and carries symbolic weight for carrying Turkey’s defense industry beyond its borders. The deepening defense cooperation with Azerbaijan later paved the way for exports of air-defense systems such as HISAR-A.
Jordan and Ukraine: regional bridges
ASELSAN Middle East (BAAT), founded in Jordan in 2012, became the company’s gateway to the Middle East market. This affiliate serves as a strategic base for on-the-ground participation in regional defense projects and for local partnerships. ASELSAN Ukraine, established in 2020, strengthened its presence in Eastern Europe. These affiliates reflect ASELSAN’s strategy of not merely selling products but building a lasting engineering and cooperation network in target markets.
| Company / Operation | Country | Founded / Note |
|---|---|---|
| ASELSAN Baku | Azerbaijan | 1998, first overseas affiliate |
| ASELSAN Middle East (BAAT) | Jordan | 2012 |
| ASELSAN Ukraine | Ukraine | 2020 |
| Kazakhstan operation | Kazakhstan | Regional activity |
| Saudi Arabia operation | Saudi Arabia | Regional activity |
| New offices/units | Uzbekistan, Nigeria, Philippines, Albania, Algeria, Romania | 2025 expansion |
An office network across 25 countries
Beyond its affiliates, ASELSAN maintains a presence through a network of offices and representations around the world. As of 2025 that network reached 25 countries. In the same year the company built commercial ties with 95 countries and signed new contracts with 58. This office network played a critical role in lifting export deliveries to 958 million dollars and new export contracts to 2.07 billion dollars.
Notable export successes
ASELSAN’s international structure gains meaning through concrete export wins. The roughly 410 million dollar electronic-warfare deal signed with NATO member Poland in December 2025 shows how deeply the company has moved into allied markets. Sales of HISAR-A to Azerbaijan (2023) and HISAR-O to Kuwait (2024) are also among the fruits of this build-out. With 16 products exported to allied countries for the first time in 2025, ASELSAN is becoming steadily more visible in the global market.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are ASELSAN’s international companies?
The main ones are ASELSAN Baku (Azerbaijan), ASELSAN Middle East / BAAT (Jordan) and ASELSAN Ukraine, plus operations in Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia.
In how many countries does ASELSAN have offices?
As of 2025 it operates at office or unit level in 25 countries.
What is ASELSAN’s first overseas company?
ASELSAN Baku, founded in 1998, was the company’s first overseas affiliate.
Which new countries has ASELSAN entered?
In 2025 it opened offices or units in markets such as Uzbekistan, Nigeria, the Philippines, Albania, Algeria and Romania.
What is one of ASELSAN’s biggest international contracts?
The roughly 410 million dollar electronic-warfare contract signed with Poland in December 2025 is among the most notable.
Sources
- ASELSAN official corporate pages – International operations
- ASELSAN 2025 annual report and export data
- ASELSAN overseas affiliate and contract announcements
- Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) export statements
- For verification: Wikipedia “ASELSAN” entry
