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Türkiye's defense and aerospace industry exports exceeded $11 billion on a 12-month basis for the first time, marking a new milestone for the sector, the head of the country's Defense Industries Secretariat said Friday.
Haluk Gorgun said on Turkish social media platform NSosyal that the sector continued its steady rise in foreign sales, with exports reaching $802.8 million in June, up 29.6% from the same month last year.
"Our defense and aerospace exports reached $4.67 billion in the January-June period, up 29.5% from the same period last year. Our exports over the last 12 months exceeded the $11 billion level for the first time, crossing an important threshold," Gorgun said.
He said Türkiye would continue building lasting cooperation around the world through systems proven in the field and a defense ecosystem that grows deeper each year.
"I would like to thank all our companies, engineers, technicians and stakeholders who contributed to this success," he added.
Türkiye's defense and aerospace exports reached $802.8 million in June, rising 29.6% year-on-year.
In the first six months of the year, exports totaled $4.67 billion, increasing 29.5% compared with the same period last year.
The latest figures extended the strong export momentum seen in recent years.
Türkiye's defense and aerospace exports rose to $10.05 billion in 2025, soaring 48% year-on-year, after totaling $7.1 billion in 2024.
The sector has also expanded its geographic reach.
Türkiye's defense and aerospace exports reached 178 countries in the 12 months through May, with NATO members accounting for 57.3% of total sales.
The industry has grown around indigenous platforms, including unmanned aerial vehicles, naval platforms, armored vehicles, air defense systems, ammunition and aerospace projects.
The number of companies operating in Türkiye's defense and aerospace sector now exceeds 3,500.
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