Romania has become one of Aselsan’s key European markets. The company’s solutions – primarily in the fields of electronic warfare, sensor systems and communications – are set to be delivered to the Romanian Navy aboard the Hisar-class offshore patrol vessel contracted by Bucharest in December last year. The vessel will be equipped with a broad range of advanced systems tailored specifically to Romania’s operational requirements.
To further enhance cooperation with the Romanian Armed Forces and expand its local operations, Aselsan opened its first office in Romania. The new office is located in Bucharest.
Romania deepens defence cooperation with Türkiye
Romania has steadily strengthened its defence cooperation with Türkiye in recent years. The Romanian Armed Forces already operate Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles, while the Romanian Army is expected to receive the first batch of Cobra II armoured vehicles in the near future. These vehicles are being produced in Romania by Otokar in cooperation with a local industrial partner.
The growing defence relationship between Bucharest and Ankara comes as little surprise, given that Romania and Türkiye share common security interests, particularly in the Black Sea region, which remains strategically vital for maritime transport and regional stability.
Electronic warfare systems for the modern battlefield
At BSDA in Bucharest, Aselsan is presenting a wide range of defence solutions, with particular emphasis on electronic warfare and radar systems. The Turkish company has established a strong position in this domain, notably after Poland – NATO’s largest military spender on the Alliance’s eastern flank – signed a major agreement last year to procure electronic warfare systems from Aselsan.
The contract, worth approximately USD 410 million, covers the delivery of systems intended to strengthen Poland’s eastern border amid growing threats.
Aselsan expects the Romanian Ministry of National Defence to announce a new tender for electronic warfare systems in the near future. The company remains ready to meet the Romanian Armed Forces’ requirements in this field and is confident that its systems will enhance Romania’s interoperability with other NATO eastern flank nations, including Poland.
During the BSDA exhibition, Aselsan is showcasing KORAL 200 Radar ES/EA mobile radar and electronic warfare system. The platform features a modular system design, integrated digital receiver architecture, technique generator and digital RF memory capabilities. According to the company, the system offers rapid beam steering through a phased-array antenna system as well as highly accurate parameter measurement capabilities.
Aselsan has also brought PUHU 3-LT Communication Electronic Support System to Bucharest. The system provides high-speed spectrum scanning, signal detection and analysis, automatic modulation recognition and demodulation, as well as highly accurate direction-finding capabilities.
Aselsan’s systems are combat-proven and already operational in the field. In addition to electronic warfare systems mounted on wheeled platforms, the company is offering the Romanian Armed Forces a broad range of combat-ready solutions. These include, for example, the ANTIDOT family of electronic warfare pods designed for integration with unmanned aerial systems such as the Bayraktar TB2, which is already operated by the Romanian Air Force.
A particularly strong element of Aselsan’s offer for Romania is the EJDERHA AD-200, a mobile microwave-based drone neutralisation system. The solution is highly effective even against large drone swarms of various classes. Due to its microwave effector technology, the system is also capable of countering drones controlled via fibre-optic cables.
Such drones are being used extensively in the Russo-Ukrainian war, where both sides continue to face significant challenges in defending against them.
Aselsan’s proposal for the Romanian Armed Forces also includes precision-guided aerial weapon systems. Among them is the GÖZDE Guidance Kit, which converts 500 lb Mk-82 bombs into precision-guided munitions equipped with INS/GPS guidance and a laser seeker head, enabling long-range strikes against moving targets.
At BSDA, Aselsan is also promoting its precision-strike solutions, including the TOLUN-IIR and TOLUN-S munitions. Developed to meet the increasingly complex demands of modern air warfare and battlefield operations, these advanced systems offer enhanced operational flexibility, target engagement accuracy and resilience against electronic warfare threats.
