ASELSAN deepens ties with Indonesia at INDODEFENCE

Jakarta, 13 June 2025 - ASELSAN strengthened its presence in Southeast Asia through collaborations in the fields of joint development, joint production, global supply chain integration and the official opening of its Indonesia office at INDODEFENCE in Jakarta, Indonesia.

ASELSAN, Türkiye’s leading defense company, signed five agreements at INDODEFENCE that will increase its influence in the Indonesian defense ecosystem. 

The agreements were signed during the exhibition in the presence of senior officials from both the Indonesian and Turkish defense industries, underlining the strategic importance of these partnerships.

The agreement with PT LEN Industri covers technology transfer and co-production in radar, surveillance, cyber security, and command and control systems through DEFEND ID. Cooperation with Czech CSG Group centers on joint opportunities while the teaming agreement with Czech Excalibur Army focuses on the integration of ASELSAN systems on Excalibur Army’s PATRIOT 4x4 Vehicles in Indonesia. The agreement with PT PINDAD covers joint development of weapon systems, guidance and fire control technologies. Lastly, the cooperation with PT PAL focuses on modernization and new platform development.

To support these strategic collaborations and continue its growth in the region, ASELSAN officially opened its Indonesia office during the exhibition. The office will serve as a hub for direct engagement, custom solution development and long-term maintenance. The opening ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün, Secretary of Turkish Defence Industries, Ahmet Akyol, ASELSAN President & CEO, and esteemed guests from the industry.

Ahmet Akyol highlighted the significance of the company’s growing footprint in Southeast Asia, stating: “We are proud to bring advanced capabilities and reliable cooperation to an important strategic market with our new office in Jakarta. Through our deepening ties in the region, ASELSAN Indonesia will serve as a direct link to local partners and support sustainable, high-impact cooperation through on-site services.”

Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün commented on the official opening of ASELSAN Indonesia office: “It is a great honor to witness the opening of ASELSAN’s Jakarta office alongside the signing of strategic agreements that strengthen our defense partnership in the region. I believe this office will build bridges of technology, knowledge, and friendship between our nations, leading to a prosperous and auspicious future for both countries as well as new achievements in defense industry.