ASELSAN is set to highlight its extensive naval-systems ecosystem at DIMDEX 2026, underscoring the companyโs ability to equip modern warships with a fully integrated suite of mission-critical technologies. The exhibition provides an ideal platform for ASELSAN to demonstrate its comprehensive capability, from sensors and weapon systems to command-and-control and electronic warfare, reflecting its long-term commitment to strengthening maritime security in Qatar and the wider Middle East.
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Today, ASELSAN has reached a maturity level where it can deliver nearly all essential systems required on a modern naval platform. On a single MฤฐLGEM-class vessel, the company provides close to 50 integrated systems spanning air defence, radar, electronic warfare, underwater systems, weapons, communications, electro-optics and more. This depth of vertical integration, developed entirely through national R&D and production, showcases Tรผrkiyeโs ability to field indigenous naval combat systems and export them to partner nations seeking reliable, high-performance solutions.
Building on this achievement, ASELSAN also leads one of the most significant naval modernization efforts in the world. The BARBAROS-Class Frigate Mid-Life Upgrade which is regarded as the most comprehensive programme ever performed on a MEKO-class vessel, stands as a key milestone. ASELSAN integrated twenty-one advanced systems on TCG ORUรREฤฐS, including radars, weapons, electro-optics, communications, electronic warfare, fire-control, and sonar, delivering a full end-to-end upgrade that meets the platformโs power, cooling, and broader infrastructure demands. TCG ORUรREฤฐS, the first modernized ship of four, is now in service of Turkish Navy with a new modern silhouette designed by ASELSAN.
ASELSANโs naval portfolio continues to expand with advanced systems designed to meet the evolving needs of modern fleets. Key solutions include the GรKDENฤฐZ Close-In Weapon System and the air defense fire control systems, both providing last-layer defence against aerial threats and swarm attacks. High-performance sensors such as the CENK 400-N 4D Surveillance Radar enhance maritime situational awareness and support diverse mission requirements. With more than three decades of radar expertise shaped by sustained R&D and operational deployment, ASELSAN has become a globally trusted provider of detection, tracking and fire-control technologies.
Complementing these capabilities are multi-function radars such as CENK and AKREP; electro-optical systems including AHTAPOT 100; advanced sonar and underwater solutions such as FERZAN and HIZIR family; and the SMASH family of stabilized Remote-Controlled Weapon Stations. Together, these products form a cohesive, integrated suite that ensures reliable performance across vessel classes and mission profiles. By showcasing highlights from these advanced solutions at DIMDEX, ASELSAN reinforces its position as a single-source provider capable of meeting the complete operational needs of naval forces. The companyโs expanding role across surface, subsurface and modernization programmes reflects its commitment to shaping the future of maritime security in Qatar and throughout the wider region.
