🇹🇷🇯🇵 Aselsan seeks Japan defense ties

Turkey’s state-backed defense company Aselsan is seeking cooperation with Japan in air defense systems and underwater drones, with CEO Ahmet Akyol stating the company wants to expand ties as regional security threats intensify. The push centers on potential collaboration in air defense and subsea unmanned platforms.

Akyol said Turkey and Japan are politically aligned, framing defense-industrial cooperation as a logical extension of broader ties. The outreach reflects Ankara’s search for new export markets and technology partnerships, while Japan continues to widen security cooperation with external partners amid a more contested regional environment.

Any follow-on would depend on whether initial talks translate into concrete industrial projects or procurement-linked cooperation. The sectors identified point to shared interest in layered defense and maritime systems.

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