ASELSAN’s Subsidiaries, International Companies and Management
Short answer: ASELSAN operates through its domestic subsidiaries (for example ASELSANNET and MİKES) and its international companies, offices and branches. The company officially states that it operates with 13 international subsidiaries, offices and branches; the most prominent international structures are in Kazakhstan (Kazakhstan ASELSAN Engineering) and South Africa. The company’s general manager is Ahmet Akyol (since June 2023) and the chairman of the board is Prof. Dr. Ercümend Arvas.
Main subsidiaries
| Subsidiary | Field | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ASELSANNET A.Ş. | Civil electronics/communications, field infrastructure | Founded in 2004, 100% ASELSAN |
| MİKES | Electronic warfare | ASELSAN group; current stake to be confirmed from KAP |
| Kazakhstan ASELSAN Engineering (KAE) | Electro-optics, avionics, armored vehicle modernization | Kazakhstan joint venture |
International structure
KAE in Kazakhstan (ownership: 50% Kazakhstan Engineering, 49% ASELSAN); a South Africa office established in 2011 (a local-production memorandum with the PAMODZI Group at IDEF 2025). It also has business partnerships in Azerbaijan, Jordan, the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Management
- General Manager (CEO): Ahmet Akyol (June 2023–).
- Chairman of the Board: Prof. Dr. Ercümend Arvas (September 2023–).
- The board consists of 9 members; TSKGV has the right to nominate 6 of them.
MİKES’s current stake/capital ratio and the single official up-to-date figure for “how many countries it operates in” are to be verified before publication from the most recent annual report / the KAP consolidated subsidiaries file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is ASELSAN’s general manager?
Ahmet Akyol (since June 2023).
Who is ASELSAN’s chairman of the board?
Prof. Dr. Ercümend Arvas.
How many subsidiaries does ASELSAN have?
In addition to its domestic subsidiaries, per its official statement it has 13 international subsidiaries, offices and branches.
In which countries does ASELSAN operate?
Chiefly Kazakhstan and South Africa; it has business partnerships in Azerbaijan, Jordan, the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
What is ASELSANNET?
A wholly owned (100%) subsidiary ASELSAN founded in 2004 for the electronics/communications needs of civilian institutions.
