Evaluating Türkiye’s transformation in the defense industry, Brookings, one of the well-established think tanks of the USA, stated that Türkiye has become an important exporter of unmanned aerial vehicles, ammunition and land systems on a global scale, thanks to the public investments made in the last decade and the projects developed by the private sector. In the analysis published by the institute, it was stated that Europe’s increasing defense needs and expenditures also create new opportunities for Turkish companies.
CREATED A NEW MODEL IN EXPORT
According to Brookings analysis, Türkiye has gained a significant share in the global market, especially with systems such as 155-millimeter artillery ammunition, detonators, explosives, smart munitions and Bayraktar TB2. In the analysis, it is stated that Baykar’s sales model, which offers UAVs, ammunition and related systems in a single package, is one of the main reasons for its export success. It was emphasized that Türkiye is ahead of many competitors with its affordable prices and fast delivery advantages.
STRONG COMPETITOR IN EUROPE
In the analysis article, it was stated that Türkiye is among the few countries that compete directly in the European defense market. While it was stated that the increasing need for ammunition, especially after the Ukraine war, offered important export opportunities to Turkish manufacturers, it was noted that the success of Bayraktar TB2 worldwide also increased the sales of missiles and smart ammunition. Brookings evaluated that Türkiye has a strong competitive advantage in Europe, especially in unmanned aerial vehicles, small and medium class ammunition and artillery systems.
AKINCI AND HÜRJET STAND OUT
In analysis It was stated that Baykar aims to rival the US General Atomics’ MQ-9B SeaGuardian platform with its AKINCI and TAI with its new generation unmanned aerial vehicles. HÜRJET’s exports to Spain were shown as one of the most important tests of the Turkish aviation industry in the international market. The report also evaluated that export orders will reduce production costs and provide new financing for Türkiye’s aviation projects.
Türkiye’S NEW GOALS
Brookings analysis, He pointed out that Türkiye plans to increase its production capacity, especially in jet engines, precision manufacturing technologies and advanced aviation components. In the comprehensive analysis article, it was also emphasized that Türkiye has developed a unique industrial concept in the world defense market thanks to its ability to produce in accordance with NATO standards, low cost, competitive price, fast delivery and experience gained in unmanned systems. The analysis also evaluated that Türkiye will continue to increase its global market share, especially in the fields of unmanned systems and smart ammunition, in the coming period.
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