► Aselsan Expands Presence in Latin America with New Office

9 April 2024 – Marking a milestone in its regional expansion, ASELSAN’s subsidiary company ASELSAN Latin America has officially opened its new office in Santiago, Chile, with a ceremony participated by Deputy Minister of the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr. Şuay Alpay, Türkiye’s Ambassador to Santiago, Ms. Gülcan Akoğuz and ASELSAN General Manager, Mr. Ahmet Akyol. This strategic move represents ASELSAN’s commitment to providing enhanced accessibility and support to clients and partners throughout Latin America.

Aligned with its “global to local” business strategy, ASELSAN continues to broaden its global footprint by establishing local offices and subsidiaries in key markets worldwide. The official opening of ASELSAN Latin America’s Santiago office is a testament to this approach, aimed at addressing the needs of defence sector on a global scale.

ASELSAN Latin America, serving as a regional hub for ASELSAN in Santiago offers opportunities for exploring new growth prospects and forging partnerships across diverse countries in the region. This new office facilitates closer collaboration with local stakeholders, government agencies and defence organizations, fostering opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships, joint ventures, and technology transfers.

“Our Santiago office represents a significant opportunity in expanding our footprint in Latin America, fostering deeper connections with clients and partners, and seizing emerging opportunities within the region’s defence industry. We are confident that this strategic expansion will bolster our operations and contribute to our sustained growth and success in Latin America. ASELSAN Latin America will further strengthen our capabilities and presence in this dynamic market by eliminating the time difference between Türkiye and this part of the world” said Ahmet Akyol, General Manager of ASELSAN. 

As part of its commitment to delivering excellence on a global scale, ASELSAN has established new offices and subsidiaries in many countries including Poland, Chile, UAE and Saudi Arabia. With its client-centric approach, ASELSAN currently delivers its cutting-edge products and solutions to 86 countries worldwide. Beyond its core focus on defence and security, the company is also advancing high technology solutions in commercial and civilian domains.