As of the market close on 13 January, ASELSAN reached a market capitalisation exceeding USD 30 billion, becoming the first Turkish company in BIST 100 history to surpass this threshold. The national giant of the defence industry has further reinforced its strength on a global scale.
Having risen to become Borsa Istanbul’s most valuable company last year by exceeding a market capitalisation of TRY 1 trillion, ASELSAN has now achieved another historic milestone. With its current valuation, the company has climbed to the upper ranks not only in Türkiye but also within the European defence industry league. Through this performance, ASELSAN has succeeded in entering the top 10 most valuable defence industry companies in Europe.
ASELSAN Strengthening Its Position in International Markets
ASELSAN’s achievement has been driven by its growing effectiveness in international markets and its investments in game-changing high-technology products. With its advanced technology solutions, the company has become a focal point for investors in both the global defence industry and capital markets.
Positioning export-oriented growth as a strategic priority—one of the three main pillars shaping its future vision—ASELSAN most recently further increased its global footprint by signing a USD 410 million contract with a NATO member country.
The Strongest Representative of the Global Technology Transformation in Türkiye
Delivering a performance in line with the upward trend seen in global markets led by Europe- and US-based technology giants, ASELSAN stands out as one of the strongest actors in Türkiye’s technology transformation, thanks to its high value-added defence and advanced technology solutions.
Strong Financial Results, Sustainable Growth
ASELSAN’s rise is not limited solely to the increase in its market capitalisation. The company’s growth is supported by a sustainable financial management approach and strong operational performance.
Drawing attention with its rising revenues and expanding balance sheet, ASELSAN increases the resources allocated to R&D investments every year. The tangible results of this strategy are clearly reflected in new contracts signed both domestically and internationally.
Above-Global-Average Performance in Orders and Exports
Since the beginning of 2023, ASELSAN has increased its backlog orders by 120%, reaching USD 17.9 billion. By delivering a performance nearly three times higher than the global defence industry’s average growth rate of 42%, the company has positively differentiated itself from global giants.
ASELSAN has also gained remarkable momentum in exports, signing USD 1.45 billion worth of new export contracts in the first nine months of 2025. This figure represents a 171% increase compared to the same period of the previous year.
