Turkey’s Top Defense Company Sets Sights On Medical Technology
Executive Summary
Aselsan, Turkey's leading defense company, is increasing its focus on medical technology to support localization of medical devices. The company has started projects to develop and produce mobile X-ray and MRI systems, as well as defibrillators.
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