Turkey Targets $13B Defense Industry Revenue

Haluk Miraç, Chairman of the Board at Istanbul Defense Industry, stated that the industry's local content ratio has increased from 120% at the start of the millennium to 180% due to a national technology movement. National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler spoke at the opening of the 2026 International Air Defense and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul. Güler stated that the fundamental transformation in Turkish defense industries is centered on unmanned aerial vehicles. He noted that Turkish engineers have demonstrated capabilities globally. Communications Chairman Burhanettin Duran stated via social media that the industry has achieved successes across various sectors. These sectors include systems ranging from Kan to Anadolu, as well as Ehal and cyber defense systems. Duran noted that the country has overcome past pressures to halt its technological progress. Turkey's defense industry generated $13 billion in revenue. This figure represents a economic contribution from the sector. The industry reports increasing annual revenues, according to the source. Details of defense industry technology were revealed for the first time, including precise firing capabilities and advanced autonomous systems. New weapon systems from Baykar, the K-2 Kamikaze vehicle, Lizard Cloud, and Sebil were showcased at the Expo 2020 square.