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What’s behind the incredible rise of the Turkish defence industry?

What’s behind the incredible rise of the Turkish defence industry?

Türkiye has transformed into a key player in global defence production, breaking free from its historical dependence on foreign suppliers.

Mali signs defence agreement with Chinese firm

Mali signs defence agreement with Chinese firm

Mali has signed an agreement with a Chinese firm for the transfer of military equipment, training, and technology.

Egypt, Somalia sign defence pact

Egypt, Somalia sign defence pact

Egypt and Somalia signed a defence agreement during Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's state visit to Cairo on Wednesday.

Kenya's Ruto swaps defence, environment minister nominees

Kenya's Ruto swaps defence, environment minister nominees

Kenya's President William Ruto has nominated Aden Duale as environment minister and Soipan Tuya as defence minister.

Efes-2024 exercise based on peacekeeping, no country targeted — Erdogan

Efes-2024 exercise based on peacekeeping, no country targeted — Erdogan

President Erdogan highlights growing Turkish defence industry, says Türkiye reached $5.5B in defence exports last year.

President Erdogan says Türkiye's defence industry is 'making history'

President Erdogan says Türkiye's defence industry is 'making history'

'From Asia to Africa, tens of millions see a strengthened Türkiye,' says Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Türkiye committed to anti-terror operations: Turkish defence minister

Türkiye committed to anti-terror operations: Turkish defence minister

Referring to more than 2,150 terrorists neutralised since the beginning of the year, Yasar Guler reiterates that Türkiye will continue the operations 'until the bloody terrorists disappear from this geography.'

Turkish arms company is set for role in British military

Turkish arms company is set for role in British military

Turkish CANIK's acquisition of AEI Systems paves the way for the production of medium-caliber guns in high quantities in both the UK and Türkiye.

Coup: Niger reopens borders with five countries

Coup: Niger reopens borders with five countries

This is coming as defence chiefs from West African countries meet to discuss possible military response to the coup leaders in Niger.

Türkiye boasts wide range of defence systems

Türkiye boasts wide range of defence systems

Turkish companies Baykar and Roketsan showcase impressive advancements in UAV technology and indigenous ammunition at international defence industry fair (IDEF), driving Türkiye's defence industry forward.

Tanks, drones, jets: How Türkiye’s defence industry became a global force

Tanks, drones, jets: How Türkiye’s defence industry became a global force

Between 2018-22, Türkiye’s global share in arms trade rose from 0.6 percent to 1.1 percent, making the country the 12th biggest arms exporter globally.

Turkish defense minister condemns 'babaric' attack on Quran, Turkish flag in Denmark

Turkish defense minister condemns 'babaric' attack on Quran, Turkish flag in Denmark

Defence minister Hulusi Akar says such "hostile, barbaric mentality and actions" destroy democratic values, the culture of tolerance and peaceful coexistence.