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Türkiye defense and aerospace exports hit $1.91 billion in Q1

Official data show a 12.1% year-on-year rise in Q1 shipments to $1.91 billion, following a record 2025 when defense and aerospace exports topped $10 billion as domestic production and global demand expand.

Apr 3rd 2026 · Turkey

Insights

  • Exports reached $1.91 billion in Q1, a 12.1% increase from a year earlier.
  • March shipments were $803 million, SSB head Haluk Görgün said.
  • Defense exports rose about 48% in 2025 to more than $10 billion.
  • Türkiye has reduced reliance on foreign defense systems from about 80% to below 20%.
  • More than 3,500 firms and roughly 100,000 workers operate in the defense industry.
  • Growth is driven by domestically developed platforms, notably combat drones, and expanding global collaborations.

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