Military–industrial complex
Türkiye’s share in global arms exports increases: Report
Türkiye's share in global arms exports increased from 0.7 percent in 2014-2018 to 1.6 percent in 2019-2023, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
This marked a staggering 106 percent change between the two periods.
Türkiye ranked 11th largest exporter in the world in 2019-2023.
Over 60 Turkish firms attend defense fair in Riyadh
Some 63 Turkish companies attended the second edition of the World Defense Show that was held in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh between Feb. 4 and 8.
Türkiye was the second-largest country in terms of the number of companies present at the fair, said Haluk Görgün, the president of Defense Industries.
Türkiye exports defense industry products to 185 countries
Türkiye has increased its annual exports of defense industry products by 27 percent in the year 2023, the head of the defense industry presidency has said, informing that around 230 different products were sold to 185 countries in the world.
This Week in Central Europe | 26 May 2023
In other news, the European Parliament threatens to take away Hungary's EU presidency next year; Poland moves to set up controversial commission to investigate Russia lobbying; and Czech TV finally to get more money.
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Gov’ts help arms firms avoid pandemic slump
The world's biggest weapons manufacturers largely avoided the economic downturn caused by COVID-19 and recorded a growth in profits last year for the sixth year in a row, according to a report published on Dec. 6.
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Turkey gears up for int'l defense industry fair in May
Turkey is preparing to host the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) in Istanbul in May.
Among the world's major defense industry fairs, the 15th IDEF will be held under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey and under the management and responsibility of Turkish Armed Forces Foundation between May 25-28.
US House approves defense bill foreseeing Turkey sanctions over S-400s
The US House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly backed a $740 billion defense policy bill that President Donald Trump has pledged to veto, heading toward a confrontation with the Republican president weeks before he is to leave office.
Ankara, Moscow hold talks on S-400 production in Turkey
Ankara and Moscow are in talks on production of the S-400 air defense systems component parts in Turkey, Alexander Mikheev, head of Russian official arms exporter company Rosoboronexport, said on July 25.
Russia to deliver first S-400 missile to Turkey in July, media report says
Russia will make first delivery of the S-400 missile systems to Turkey in July, Russian news agencies cited the head of Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport saying on Wednesday, in accordance with the earlier-stated plans.
"We are making first delivery in July as part of out plans," Alexander Mikheev is quoted as saying by RIA news agency.
Russian arms exporter: S-400s delivery measures to Turkey completed
All preliminary measures for the delivery of Russian S-400 missile defense systems to Turkey are complete, the head of Russia's arms export company Rosoboronexport said on June 26.