Turkish defense giant Aselsan: We plan 2x-3x increase in space revenue, now $200M/year, focusing on end-to-end systems – Space Intel Report

Turkish defense giant Aselsan: We plan 2x-3x increase in space revenue, now $200M/year, focusing on end-to-end systems  Space Intel Report

LA PLATA, Maryland — Turkish defense electronics giant Aselsan is investing heavily in space R&D… LA PLATA, Maryland — Turkish defense electronics giant Aselsan is investing heavily in space R&D as it seeks to expand its portfolio to include end-to-end capabilities in geospatial imaging and satellite communications and a government-backed program for a low-obit broadband constellation of 198 satellites by the early 2030s. The company reported 180.4 billion Turkish lira ($4.2 billion) in revenue in 2025, of which some $200 million came from space programs, both the ground and in-orbit component.

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