Türkiye’s defense technology company ASELSAN has signed a USD 410 million Electronic Warfare export contract with the Poland State Treasury – Armament Agency, marking one of the most strategically significant defense agreements between a NATO ally and a leading Turkish defense manufacturer.
The contract covers the direct sale of advanced Electronic Warfare Systems, selected through a competitive tender process in which ASELSAN emerged ahead of major international defense suppliers. The agreement strengthens Poland’s military modernization programme and reinforces Türkiye’s growing position in the European and NATO defense ecosystem.
Strategic Importance
The new contract represents a milestone in ASELSAN’s Electronic Warfare exports to Europe, expands NATO-to-NATO defense industrial cooperation, and enhances Poland’s capability in battlefield situational awareness and electronic spectrum dominance. It also provides ASELSAN with a powerful reference for future opportunities in NATO and EU markets.
Poland operates one of NATO’s most capable armed forces, and its selection of ASELSAN reflects confidence in the company’s experience in delivering high-technology Electronic Warfare solutions, including system integration, production, testing, training, and long-term support.
Production and Capability Strength
ASELSAN operates Europe’s largest Electronic Warfare facility and will supply field-proven systems tailored to Poland’s operational requirements. The company’s Electronic Warfare portfolio includes radar and communications solutions, electronic support and electronic attack capabilities, counter-UAS and counter-IED systems, platform-based EW capabilities, and integrations for air, land, maritime and unmanned platforms.
These systems align with Poland’s defence modernisation goals and NATO’s increasing focus on electronic warfare and spectrum security.
Political and Industrial Momentum
During the signing ceremony, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasised the strategic depth of the agreement and highlighted continued Polish-Turkish defence engagement.
He noted Türkiye’s industrial transformation over the past two decades, describing the country’s progress from heavy defence import reliance to near self-sufficiency as a major achievement. He also pointed to Türkiye’s rapid advancement in high-technology defence sectors, including electronic warfare and aerospace.
Competitive Tender Success
The outcome of the tender underscores ASELSAN’s technological credibility, operational maturity and alignment with NATO standards. The company’s ability to offer integrated solutions with proven battlefield performance strengthens its long-term export position in Europe.
For over forty years, ASELSAN has served as Türkiye’s primary Electronic Warfare supplier, supported by extensive research and development capacity and a broad international customer base.
Expected Impact
The agreement reinforces defence ties between Poland and Türkiye and opens pathways for deeper industrial cooperation. It also reflects Poland’s objective to expand strategic supply chains, diversify European defence partnerships and increase resilience across its military modernisation programmes.
The contract is considered one of ASELSAN’s most significant European defence exports to date and is expected to support further Electronic Warfare opportunities in the region.
