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Ankara Expands Global Influence Through Strategic Arms Deals
Over the past decade, Türkiye’s defence industry has emerged as a key channel for its foreign policy, with the state and private companies collaborating to supply, train, and maintain defence systems for various countries. According to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Türkiye rose to 11th place among the world’s major arms exporters in 2021-2025, with defence exports reaching $10.05bn in 2025. This growth is tied to the industry’s need for markets to fund development programmes and keep production lines running, as noted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies. The sector includes over 3,500 companies and employs more than 100,000 people, as reported by Türkiye’s Presidency of Defence Industries. This article was first published by Unknown Source.