🇹🇷 Turkish defense giant Aselsan has signed $2.75 billion in contracts with the Turkish government to build more air-defense systems for the country’s expanding Steel Dome network. Steel Dome is essentially Türkiye’s attempt to build a nationwide, multi-layered air-defense shield, connecting radars and electronic warfare technology with different weapons capable of intercepting drones, missiles and aircraft. The investment comes as Türkiye is deepening military ties with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, potentially opening the door for more Turkish-made defense technology to be supplied to both countries. More broadly, Türkiye is positioning itself as an alternative weapons supplier for countries that have traditionally depended heavily on the U.S. and other Western powers for their defense. Source: Anadolu Agency / Writer: Mhedi