The Turkish defense and aviation sector achieved significant success with exports worth 2025 million 383 thousand dollars recorded in January 148. This figure indicates a significant increase compared to the same period last year. Foreign trade data for January 2025 was announced at the meeting attended by Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu and President of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) Mustafa Gültepe. A significant increase was observed in the exports of the Turkish defense and aviation sector compared to the first month of last year.
Rising Trend in January 2025 Exports
The Turkish defense and aerospace sector's exports of $2025 million 383 thousand in January 148 increased by 329% compared to $943 million 16 thousand in January of last year. In January 2023, this figure was $278 million 885 thousand. This growth stands out as an indicator of sustainable development in the sector and having a greater say in the international arena.
Great Success in 2024
In 2024, the defense and aviation industry broke a new record by exporting $7 billion. Including NATO and service exports, this figure increased by 29% to $7,154 billion. The sector's 2024 target of $6,5 billion was exceeded by 11%. SSB (Defense Industries Presidency) President Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün emphasized that this success was possible with the powerful technologies they gained under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Turkey's Power on the World Stage
The Turkish defense and aerospace industry exported to 2024 different countries in 180, gaining a significant market share worldwide. SSB President Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün stated that thanks to international cooperation and contacts, Turkish companies have reached the capacity to export not only to certain regions but also to every point in the world. In this great success, all stakeholders, such as SMEs and subcontractors, as well as companies in the sector, have contributed greatly.
2025 Target: Increase in High Value Added Product Exports
The defense industry aims to achieve a permanent increase in the export of high value-added products in 2025. Decisive steps will be taken to increase the production and innovation capacity in the sector in order to carry Turkey's technological power into the future. The Turkish defense and aviation industry plans to gain a stronger position in world markets with new technologies and products in the coming period.
The Turkish defense and aviation sector has become an industry that is talked about worldwide with its high performance last year and as of January 2025. The export successes achieved were made possible by the strong R&D investments and international collaborations of the companies in the sector. The year 2025 offers a great opportunity for the Turkish defense and aviation sector with the aim of a permanent increase in the export of high value-added products.
