Ankara: Turkish defense firm Aselsan announced Monday that it acquired a contract from NATO to supply the alliance with 'Identification of Friend or Foe' (IFF) Interrogator Systems for Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS).

According to Anadolu Agency, the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded Aselsan a contract to supply the Alliance with these systems as part of its mission to ensure deterrence against increasing aerial threats globally. Aselsan made this announcement on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal.

The contract is a framework agreement valid for three years, ensuring the supply of the material throughout this period. Aselsan expressed pride in being a long-standing IFF provider in every domain and one of the few providers of Mode-5 IFF Systems, offering its services and support to NSPA.

Headquartered in Ankara, Aselsan was founded in 1975 and has developed into one of Turkey's largest defense firms, ranking among the top 50 globally in its field. Recently, Aselsan became the first Turkish company to reach a $30 billion market value, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.