17. Aselsan – Turkey
Aselsan, a prominent Turkish defense company, is a key player in the development and manufacturing of a wide array of advanced electronic systems for military and security applications.
While it produces some complete drone platforms, Aselsan’s core strength in the unmanned systems domain lies in providing critical subsystems, sensors, electronic warfare capabilities, and comprehensive counter-unmanned aerial systems solutions.
Its expertise is vital for enabling modern drone operations and providing robust defenses against evolving aerial threats.
Aselsan’s drone-related product and service offerings are extensive and continuously evolving. It provides high-performance electro-optical reconnaissance, surveillance, and targeting systems like ASELFLIR-500, which are integrated into various unmanned aerial vehicles, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft.
It also contributes to the drone ecosystem with specialized electronic warfare pods, such as the ANTIDOT 2-U series, which transform UAVs into powerful electronic warfare platforms for detecting, classifying, and neutralizing air defense threats.
In the critical area of counter-drone technology, Aselsan offers comprehensive solutions like the İHTAR 100 anti-drone system, designed to neutralize mini and micro UAV threats using portable radar, cameras, and directional jamming.
It has also developed advanced kinetic and non-kinetic C-UAS systems, including the mobile GÖKBERK laser weapon system for hard-kill capabilities, and the KORKUT 100/25 SB and KORKUT 25mm remote-controlled weapon systems utilizing airburst munitions for precise kinetic interception.
Furthermore, Aselsan’s BUKALEMUN GNSS spoofing system and KANGAL-FPV jamming system highlight their focus on electronic warfare solutions to counter the increasing use of FPV drones.
