Today, Türkiye’s defense industry—comprising main contractors, subcontractors, SMEs, research institutions, and universities—has evolved into one of the country’s most vital sectors. As a result of the efforts we have carried out in the areas of defense system procurement and strategic guidance of the industry, our defense products and services are successfully delivered both to our heroic security forces and to the armed forces of friendly and allied countries with whom we have strategic partnerships across different geographies.

Our indigenous and national products are actively used in counter-terrorism operations and military missions both at home and abroad. The remarkable development of the Turkish defense industry in recent years has led to growing international demand for our platforms, systems, and technological capabilities. Thanks to policies implemented since 2002, the localization rate in our defense sector has increased from around 20% to over 80% today. Over the past five years, our defense exports have grown by an average of 20% annually.