Turkey's Defense Exports Surpass $11 Billion Annual Milestone for First Time
Turkey's defense and aerospace exports have exceeded $11 billion on a rolling 12-month basis for the first time, Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) head Haluk Görgün announced on Friday. The milestone reflects the country's rapid defense industry expansion, driven in part by strong international demand for systems including the Baykar Bayraktar TB2 drone.
Highlights
- Turkey's defense and aerospace exports surpassed $11 billion on a rolling 12-month basis for the first time, as announced by SSB head Haluk Görgün on Friday.
- The Baykar Bayraktar TB2 drone has been deployed in multiple conflict zones worldwide and is a key driver of Turkey's defense export growth.
- Turkey has significantly increased its domestic defense production ratio through sustained government investment in R&D and indigenization policies.
- Analysts expect Turkey's defense exports to continue growing as next-generation systems are developed and new procurement deals are negotiated with additional countries.
Turkey's defense and aerospace exports have surpassed $11 billion on a rolling 12-month basis for the first time, setting a new all-time record. Haluk Görgün, head of Turkey's Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), officially announced the milestone on Friday.
A Historic Breakthrough
The export figure marks a significant turning point in the development of Turkey's defense industry. In recent years, Turkey has steadily expanded its footprint in international markets across drones, armored vehicles, naval vessels, and a wide range of military equipment, with export volumes climbing year after year.
Turkish-made drones — most notably the Bayraktar TB2, produced by Baykar — have demonstrated combat effectiveness in multiple conflict zones around the world, establishing themselves as a flagship export product and one of the key drivers behind Turkey's overall defense export growth.
Rapid Rise of the Defense Sector
The Turkish government has aggressively pursued policies aimed at indigenization and export-oriented growth within the defense sector. Through sustained investment in research and development, Turkey has significantly raised its domestic production ratio and built a competitive edge in high-value segments including unmanned aerial systems, air defense systems, and precision weapons.
Breaching the $11 billion annual export threshold underscores both the technological capability of Turkey's defense industry and the growing international appetite for Turkish defense products.
Outlook
With multiple next-generation weapons systems in active development and procurement negotiations underway with a growing number of countries, analysts expect Turkey's defense exports to maintain strong momentum — further cementing the country's position in the global defense market.
Source: Global Defense Corp
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