As one of the strong representatives of the Turkish defense industry, ASFAT AŞ plans to evaluate cooperation opportunities regarding the naval platforms and defense solutions needed by the Croatian Naval Forces Command. ASFAT draws attention especially with the Offshore Patrol ships and corvette-type MİLGEM projects it has developed for Croatia. This cooperation will be further strengthened at the ASDA 8 Defense, Aviation and Security Fair to be held in Zagreb, Croatia on April 10-2025, 2025.
ASFAT's Defense Industry Solutions
ASFAT will exhibit land, air and sea platforms developed with national resources at the international fair in Croatia. ASFAT's defense industry solutions have gained an important place not only in Türkiye but also in the world. At the fair, sea platforms such as frigates, corvettes, offshore patrol ships, logistic support ships, auxiliary ships, floating docks and unmanned surface vehicles will be introduced to leading representatives of the defense industry sector worldwide, especially in European countries.
MİLGEM and Offshore Patrol Ships: High Technology and Modern Defense
ASFAT is making a name for itself internationally with the MİLGEM projects it developed for the Turkish Naval Forces Command and Pakistan. Built at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard Command to defend Türkiye’s rights and interests at sea, these ships are equipped with superior sensors and weapon systems. In addition, the MİLGEMs, which were customized according to Pakistan’s operational requirements, were designed to be suitable for all types of warfare, such as air defense warfare and submarine defense warfare. These projects will be introduced to participants at the fair and will form the basis for potential cooperation opportunities with countries such as Croatia.
Cooperation with Croatia and ASFAT's International Goals
ASFAT has been working to strengthen cooperation opportunities in Croatia for a long time. The naval platforms needed by the Croatian Naval Forces Command, especially the corvette-type MİLGEM and Offshore Patrol ships, are among the most important solutions to be offered by ASFAT. These projects aim to strengthen the country's naval forces by providing Croatia with modern naval platforms.
ASFAT also continues to provide maintenance, repair and modernization services required by the Armed Forces in Croatia. ASFAT's competence in the maintenance, repair and modernization of military vehicles, aircraft and helicopters offers Croatia significant opportunities to develop its military capabilities.
ASFAT's Global Success and Rising Power
With over 30.000 experienced personnel and a strong infrastructure, ASFAT offers a wide range of solutions in the defense industry. The company offers turnkey solutions at every stage from military systems design to production, project management to maintenance and repair. ASFAT also has a worldwide competence in the establishment and modernization of military factories and shipyards.
ASFAT has managed to become the youngest Turkish defense industry company in just four years by entering the “Defense News Top 2023” list in 100. This success reveals the company’s rising power in the global arena and its success in international collaborations.
Potential Cooperation Between ASFAT and Croatia
The cooperation with Croatia will be an important step for ASFAT not only in the defense industry but also in the international arena. The solutions it will offer in both naval platforms and maintenance and modernization services offer significant opportunities to increase Croatia's defense industry capacity. Participation in the ASDA 2025 fair will allow ASFAT to have a greater say in the global market and open the doors to long-term cooperation with Croatia.
