TURKISH DEFENSE IS A RIVAL WITH RUSSIA AND CHINA
In the analysis of US-based MBN, it was stated that Türkiye has become a new rival in the arms markets where Russia and China are strong. According to SIPRI, Türkiye became the world’s 11th largest arms exporter in the 2021-2025 period. Global market share increased from 0.9 percent to 1.8 percent.
LEAVED THE USA AND CHINA BEHIND IN SIHA
According to the research of the Washington-based Center for a New American Security (CNAS), 65 percent of the armed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sales made by Türkiye, the USA and China since 2018 have been made by Turkish manufacturers. Platforms such as Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı played an important role in opening the Turkish defense industry to international markets.
RUSSIA’S ARMS EXPORTS DECREASED BY 64 PERCENT
According to SIPRI data, Russia’s share in global arms exports decreased from 21 percent to 6.8 percent. While Türkiye’s export volume increased by 122 percent, China’s share reached 5.6 percent. Military researcher Diaa Qaddour stated that the Ukraine war and sanctions created new market opportunities for Türkiye.
MIDDLE EAST TURNS TO TURKISH WEAPONS
According to MBN’s news, Türkiye provided air defense systems, UAVs and electronic warfare equipment to Saudi Arabia. The names of HİSAR-O+ and Bayraktar Akıncı systems came to the fore in the analysis news. Mahmud al-Shammari, a member of the Iraqi Parliament’s Security and Defense Commission, also announced that an agreement was reached to purchase air defense systems from Türkiye.
