Turkey's Aselsan unveils dual-use Astralink satellite constellation for military, civilian comms

Aselsan announced Astralink, a domestically developed dual-use satellite constellation providing secure communications for Turkish military, public, and civilian sectors. The system enhances Turkey's strategic autonomy in space-based communications, reducing reliance on foreign systems. Aselsan will also showcase new radar payload satellite receivers at IAC 2026, signaling continued investment in space-based ISR capabilities.