Aselsan and Eclips Engineering Formed Defense Pact
The companies will partner on tactical communications, infrastructure, and counter-drone systems for military clients.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Industry — General
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Aselsan and Eclips Engineering have signed a defense teaming agreement to collaborate on tactical communications, deployable military infrastructure, and counter-drone technologies. The partnership was announced at the Land Forces 2026 exhibition in Perth.
Why it matters
This agreement leverages Eclips Engineering's domestic experience in modular systems alongside Aselsan's established international footprint in radio production and weapon systems. The move underscores an industry shift toward cross-border collaboration in localized defense manufacturing.
The partnership includes technical support for projects such as the 40 mm ŞAHİN counter-drone system. Future project scales remain unknown as the companies align their respective engineering and production capabilities.
The players
Aselsan
A Turkish defense company focused on the development of military electronics, communications, and weapon systems.
Eclips Engineering
An Australian firm specializing in modular systems, structural engineering, and fabrication for military and emergency sectors.
The details
Eclips Engineering provides structural and systems engineering capabilities, including computer modelling and the fabrication of steel and aluminium structures. Aselsan contributes its technical expertise in tactical communications and military infrastructure development. The cooperation model follows previous joint production initiatives, such as Aselsan's earlier radio factory in Saudi Arabia.
Timeline
December 2016: Aselsan opened a joint radio production factory in Saudi Arabia.
September 2026: Aselsan displayed the ŞAHİN counter-drone weapon system in Pakistan.
October 4, 2026: Aselsan leadership discussed potential government defense cooperation with Japan.
October 6, 2026: Aselsan and Eclips Engineering announced their partnership at Land Forces 2026.
Market Landscape
This agreement mirrors the established strategy seen with the 2016 Aselsan Saudi Arabia joint radio production factory. It marks a broader trend of international defense firms prioritizing localized partnerships to secure regional infrastructure and communications contracts.
Operators in the defense supply chain should track how this partnership integrates Eclips' fabrication capabilities with Aselsan's modular technology. Watch for future joint bids on military and emergency service infrastructure contracts as the collaboration proceeds.
The takeaway
Collaborative agreements allow firms to scale technical capabilities across international markets without replicating internal infrastructure. Monitor how these partnerships influence local procurement requirements and the competitive landscape for modular military units.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Quwa - Pakistan Defence News Coverage & Analysis.
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