Turkey to begin serial production of Siper-2 air defence system in 2027
Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced that serial production of the long-range Siper-2 air defence system will begin in 2027, as part of the Steel Dome project.
Turkey's Aselsan signs $1.1 billion defence export contract
Turkish company Aselsan has announced the signing of an international export contract worth $1.1 billion for the sale of air defence systems, without disclosing the identity of the client or the beneficiary country.
Turkey raises weapons and defence equipment procurement allocation by 229% in 2027 budget
Turkey's draft 2027 budget raises the allocation for purchasing weapons, ammunition and defence equipment by 229%, with 2.206 trillion lira set aside for defence and 1.248 trillion for internal security.
Turkish defence industry exports top $10.9 billion in a year
Türkiye's defence and aerospace exports exceeded $10.9 billion over 12 months, following a 48% jump in 2025 and continued growth in 2026.
Turkish minister: Türkiye produces two-thirds of military drones sold worldwide
The industry and technology minister says Turkish companies produce two of every three military drones sold worldwide, with domestic production in the defence industry exceeding 80%.
Türkiye aims to join the world's top 10 defence industry exporters
Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır says Türkiye ranks 11th in the world in defence industry exports and aims to enter the top 10 next year