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Remember when Türkiye’s defense industry relied heavily on foreign imports? Fast forward to 2022, and the picture is radically different.
Here’s the transformation:
Foreign dependency slashed from 80% to 20% in just 20 years!
Defense and aerospace exports skyrocketed from a mere $248 million to a whopping $4.395 billion!
Total defense and aviation sector turnover reached a staggering $12.196 billion!
But the story doesn’t end there. The number of active defense projects has exploded, from 62 in 2002 to a staggering 850 in 2023! And the project volume? A mind-blowing 16-fold increase, reaching $90 billion!
What’s behind this remarkable rise?
“Locality, nationality, and autonomy” – the guiding principles of Türkiye’s new defense strategy.
Shifting focus to domestic prime contractors and feasibility studies.
Prioritizing original design programs for critical technologies.
The results speak for themselves:
MİLGEM corvettes, Altay tanks, Anka drones, and Bayraktar TB2s – all proudly made in Türkiye.
Three Turkish companies among the world’s top 100 defense giants!
This is the new Türkiye – a global leader in defense innovation and self-reliance. 🇹🇷
Key takeaways:
Türkiye’s defense industry has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years.
The focus is now on domestic production and technological independence.
Türkiye is now a major player in the global defense market.
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Company profiles:
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI)
ASELSAN
Baykar Makina
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