Turkey’s defense industry is leaning into autonomy and targeting Gulf markets
The war in Iran has helped spark regional interest in the burgeoning Turkish defense industry, which includes a growing assortment of unmanned applications. Breaking Defense Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou recently returned from the SAHA defense expo in Istanbul, where many of these systems were on display.
In this edition of the Middle East Defense Digest, Helou describes what she witnessed and how some industry officials from the region are feeling about future acquisitions.
Turkey's defense industry is expanding its focus on unmanned applications and targeting Gulf markets, driven by increased regional interest due to the war in Iran. The SAHA defense expo in Istanbul recently highlighted these developments, with industry officials expressing interest in future acquisitions.
- The war in Iran has increased interest in the Turkish defense industry.
- The Turkish defense industry is focusing on unmanned applications.
- The SAHA defense expo in Istanbul showcased various defense systems.
- Industry officials from the region are considering future acquisitions.