FM: Turkish drones, ammunition widely used in intelligence operations

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan detailed the activities carried out in the defence sector during his tenure at the National Intelligence Organisation (MİT), highlighting the extensive use of domestically developed military equipment.

Fidan noted that 60-70% of the products developed by the Turkish defence industry were utilised during his period at MİT, Caliber.Az reports via Turkish media. 

🔴Hakan Fidan:

“Biz Milli İstihbarat Teşkilatı’ndayken, bu ürünlerin (savunma sanayii) %60-70’ini kullanmak durumunda kaldık.

İHA’ları, SİHA’ları, mühimmatları, elektronik harp cihazlarını, piyade tüfeklerini kullandık.

Silahlı Kuvvetleri’miz, bizimle birlikte gittiği… https://t.co/cAu0Lc9kkM pic.twitter.com/B6xGjPJ4Bt

— SavunmaSanayiST.com (@SavunmaSanayiST) October 5, 2025

He emphasised that the organisation made operational use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), armed drones (UCAVs), ammunition, electronic warfare devices, and infantry rifles. He added that the Armed Forces deployed missiles during joint operations and that MİT itself conducted operations in multiple countries, including Syria and Iraq, relying on intelligence shared with Turkish engineers and companies.

Fidan also addressed international sanctions targeting Türkiye’s defence industry, announcing that a special diplomatic effort had successfully lifted restrictions imposed by Canada, the Netherlands, and Belgium, while Germany had largely eased its embargoes, and the United States had removed some measures.

He further condemned disinformation campaigns aimed at undermining the Turkish defence sector, underscoring the government’s commitment to safeguarding its technological and operational capabilities.

By Sabina Mammadli