Turkish Aselsan to strengthen its role in Latin America at LAAD 2025

Aselsan, a leading Turkish defense company, will participate in the defense and security exhibition LAAD 2025, being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from April 1 to 4.

The company aims to enhance its role in Latin America by presenting advanced systems designed to address the region’s increasing defense and security needs.

Aselsan will showcase a range of products, including precision-guided munitions, surveillance technologies, public safety solutions, and secure communication tools.

Key exhibits at LAAD 2025

At stand G50, Aselsan will demonstrate several of its high-tech solutions, such as the SADAK 2T smart twin carriage rack, the Tolun GPS/INS-guided munition, and the Gozde 82 laser precision guidance kit.

These systems are designed for air-launched munitions, providing the precision and reliability needed for modern strike operations. The company will also showcase the LGK 82 laser guidance kit, which similarly supports precision targeting.

In addition to munitions, Aselsan will highlight its security and surveillance solutions. These include the ASTELA 3710 portable radios, essential for mission-critical communications, the MIDAS intrusion detection system, and the Odakan “CityGuard” family of surveillance products, developed for urban security operations.

Aselsan’s modernization efforts in Latin America

Aselsan is actively involved in regional modernization projects, such as the upgrade of Chile’s Leopard 2A4 tanks.

The company’s contributions include integrating advanced fire control systems to improve targeting capabilities. Aselsan’s ongoing modernization programs reflect its broader strategy of offering tailored, mission-ready solutions to extend the operational life of land, air, and naval platforms used by defense forces in Latin America.

The company has also established a new office in Santiago, Chile, to better coordinate its activities in the region.

Aselsan’s expansion in Latin America is part of its global growth strategy, which focuses on developing strong partnerships and exploring opportunities for collaboration in defense, security, and technology transfer.

Aselsan’s commitment to the region

Aselsan CEO Ahmet Akyol emphasized the company’s strategic focus on Brazil and Latin America as key markets for expansion.

He stated, “As Aselsan, we attach great importance to the Brazilian and Latin American markets as part of our global expansion strategy. At LAAD, we aim to strengthen our relationships with regional partners and explore new collaborations. We are confident that our proven systems in modernization, precision-guided munitions, and public safety technologies will effectively meet the defense and security requirements of the region.”