What Happened
Turkish Defence Industry Expands Global Reach
Türkiye’s defence and aerospace industry has secured $15 billion in new contracts in 2026 and expects the figure to reach $20 billion by the end of the year, reflecting the continued expansion of the country’s domestic defence manufacturing and international partnerships. Defence exports have increased by 15.6% year-on-year to $6.93 billion, with five Turkish manufacturers entering the global top 100 defence companies ranking. Major contracts include the sale of 48 KAAN fighter aircraft to Indonesia, as reported by Azernews.Az.