Aselsan CEO Akyol: We Aim for Growth in the Sector

Aselsan's Growth Targets are Rising

Aselsan's General Manager Ahmet Akyol announced in statements to Bloomberg HT that the company recorded a real growth rate of 12.3% in the past 9 months. Akyol emphasized that they achieved a 29% increase in dollar terms, stating, "While global growth in the defense industry is around 12%, we have achieved growth significantly above the industry average as Aselsan," he said.

Dynamics of the Defense Industry and Growth

Akyol noted that keeping track of the dynamics in the defense industry is critical and emphasized the importance of having the right products and technologies ready on time. "The increase in defense spending globally has positively affected our growth," he stated. Aselsan is expected to continue its current growth trend.

International Activities and Competitive Product Range

Aselsan operates in 25 different countries. Akyol stated, "Our product range is highly competitive and has game-changing features. Our preference rate is increasing, which is an important step towards becoming a global brand," expressing that their international recognition is growing.

New Collaborations and Developments

Akyol also mentioned recent collaborations, stating that they have established a new cooperation with a Hungarian company and signed a partnership agreement with Czechia last month. "We are strengthening our growth strategy through increased collaborations in the Eastern European region," he said.

Significant Increase in Orders

Akyol stated that while the global average for accumulated orders is 42%, this rate is 120% for Aselsan.