Prediction in the Defense Industry exporter in the imported defense department
Türkiye’s defense industry sector has increased its relevance in the world of weapons industry. This country is the main player of the defense industry sector thanks to the fact that the product is the first option of several countries due to changes in the concept of war in addition to low cost and high performance. It is positioned in.
Export of defense industry
Last year, the defense and Turkish exports from the aviation industry reached $ 7,154 million. The system delivered only to the Turkish security forces has donated about $ 440 million to the national economy.
The export value exceeded the government’s goal of 2024, which was set to $ 65 million. According to the Secretary of Defense, Turkish, Hulk Gorgan in Turkey exported more than 300 defense products to about 180 countries last year.
Last year’s Defense Division’s R & D budget reached about $ 3 billion. Local components exceeded 80 % and prices have risen to more than $ 100 billion, increasing by 29 % compared to the 2023 figures.
Europe was one of the main importers of Turkish defense products, including drones, smart missiles, land vehicles, gun tower, warships, airplanes, helicopters, radars, and simulators. In this sector, more than 3,500 companies are developing their businesses, and it is estimated that there are more than 1,100 active projects.
Last year, Turkey announced various projects to participate in the NATO program. Meanwhile, Spain agrees to purchase 24 Hurjet training aircraft produced by the Aerospace Industry in the Turkish, while Defense Technology Engineering Corporation has contracted to build two supply ships with the Portuguese Navy. I tied it.
Main import
Last year, Ankara exported 4,500 on -tracks to 40 countries. Three battle cruisers to the same number. 140 Navy platforms of 10 or more countries. Ammunition, missile, and 770 drones to 42 countries (50 or more reconnaissance and attacks).
In addition, 1,200 electrical optical systems and fixed weapon systems were exported to 24 countries. Attack the helicopter to eight countries. Radar to 100 countries. 111 countries from various sizes, rifles, pistols. There are two 1,500 kamicazed loans and two HAR Kosh aircraft in two countries.
The most exported company in the Turkish defense category includes Aselsan, one of the leading electronic companies in Japan. A company that manufactures Baykar, TB2 armed drone. National defense and aerospace company TUSAS.
Drones are the main exports for low cost and high performance. Turkey believes that selling drones is important for the defense industry and is important to increase the influence of Turkey abroad, but this creates more conflicts and impairs Turkey’s reputation. You may have the risk of.
Following the success of 2024, Turkey, a NATO member country, hopes to reach a new record of defense and export this year. Three Altai tanks are expected to be delivered to the Turkish army after leaving the production line.
In this way, Turkey continues to manufacture local engines for Altay, and is also working on the development of missile promotion engines. In addition, Turkish engineers are also looking for a national engine for Gobkey helicopters.
Expectation of the defense section
Turkey, on the other hand, focuses on defense diplomacy, reflecting interest in managing international relationships with more independence, seeking more independent foreign policy.
The last point was indispensable for past tension with the NATO allies, causing the Russian S-400 Missile System’s controversy, which later led to the exclusion of Turkey from the F-35 program. This shifts ankara shift to a more independent defense other than NATO.
With this independent attitude, Turkey can be involved in more countries, including international sanctions and politically sensitive regions. It also positions the country as a major partner of those who want to acquire advanced military technology, but is usually imposed by Western suppliers.
In this way, it is a niche of high -income Gulf Cooperative Councils and middle -class nations in Asia and Africa, gaining larger share of the world’s weapon market.
Despite the positive trajectory of 2024, international sanctions imposed by Western countries may indicate disability. In addition, the Turkish defense industry is still dependent on many foreign suppliers, in relation to high -tech systems, which can be vulnerabilities in geopolitical tensions and supply chain times.
For the next few years, Turkey has been diversifying strategic partnerships by strengthening the cooperation with the Gulf, Europe and Asian countries, and has already been on the fifth generation fighter, Khan. I want to prioritize production.
