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Ulak

ULAK Communications Inc.: Pioneering Türkiye’s Mobile ULAK Communications Inc. is at the forefront of 5G and
Communication Technologies beyond technologies. The company’s experience with
4.5G has been instrumental in advancing its 5G research
Founded by Defense Industry Technologies Inc. (SSTEK) and development efforts. ULAK provides comprehensive
on April 20, 2017, ULAK Communications Inc. specializes solutions including base stations, SD-WAN, SD-DC, and
in the research, development, engineering, and commer- SD-Security, and supports these with round-the-clock per-
cialization of advanced mobile and broadband communi- formance monitoring and maintenance.
cation systems. ASELSAN acquired a 51% stake in ULAK on
October 1, 2018, followed by HAVELSAN with an acquisi-
tion of 25% stake on February 10, 2020. ULAK’s focus on creating intellectual property rights and
patents in 6G technology is key to its strategy. By develop-
ing and standardizing patent families, ULAK aims to re-
ULAK’s flagship product, the ULAK Base Station, rep-
resents a significant leap in Türkiye’s telecommunications duce dependency on foreign technologies, boost Türkiye’s
sector. Developed through a collaboration involving ASEL- economic growth, and establish a significant presence in
SAN, NETAŞ, and ARGELA, this base station caters to var- the global market. The company’s commitment to enhanc-
ious needs, including civil, public, and military communi- ing its 4.5G infrastructure and transitioning smoothly to
cation. It is actively used by major Turkish operators like 5G is evident in its ongoing outdoor and indoor field tests,
Türk Telekom, Turkcell, and Vodafone, as well as in rural including advancements in massive MIMO technology and
projects such as Evrensel 1 and Evrensel 2 led by the Minis- private network solutions.
try of Transport and Infrastructure.

Türkiye’s first and only national network solution, uMA- With nearly 3,000 4.5G base stations nationwide and inno-
YA SD-WAN, proved its capabilities by passing a successful vative portable solutions for emergency scenarios, ULAK
test at CWIX 2024, NATO’s largest digital interoperability continues to drive Türkiye’s digital transformation and
exercise. readiness for future communication technologies.