03.07.2026 14:20
The claim that ASELSAN would be sold to a US-based company caused widespread public reaction. Denying the news that also appeared in some media outlets, the Directorate of Communications stated, 'It is out of the question that ASELSAN, a national value of strategic importance and one of the most important pillars of Turkey's domestic and national power in the defense industry, would be sold or transferred to a foreign company.'
In the statement made by the Presidency's Disinformation Combat Center, it was stated that the claims appearing on some social media accounts and media outlets that 'ASELSAN will be sold to a US-based company' do not reflect the truth.
The statement said, 'The claims that 'ASELSAN will be sold to a US-based company' appearing on some social media accounts and media outlets are completely baseless and do not reflect the truth.'
"NO SALE OR TRANSFER IS INVOLVED"
The DMM emphasized that there is no question of selling or transferring ASELSAN, one of the most important institutions in Turkey's defense industry, to a foreign company.
The statement included the following expressions: 'There is no question of selling or transferring a national asset of strategic importance like ASELSAN, which is one of the most important pillars of Turkey's domestic and national power in the defense industry, to a foreign company.'
WARNING TO CITIZENS
The Disinformation Combat Center called on citizens not to heed posts that do not reflect the truth. The statement said, 'It is kindly requested that our citizens do not heed malicious statements and posts that are inconsistent with the facts.'