Türkiye's defence industry shatters records with $884 million export surge

President of the Turkish Defence Industry Agency Haluk Görgün has said that Türkiye's defence and aerospace exports saw a dramatic increase, rising from $358 million to $884 million in March 2025, marking a significant milestone for the country’s defence industry.

The surge represents an impressive 147 per cent year-over-year growth, underscoring the expansion of Türkiye’s influence in the global defence and aerospace sectors,  Caliber.Az reports, citing the message of the Turkish SavunmaSanayiST.com. on X.

Savunma Sanayii Başkanı Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün İlk Üç Aylık İhracat Performans Değerlendirmesi ⬇️

• Savunma ve havacılık ihracatımız 2025 Mart ayında bir önceki yılın Mart ayına göre yüzde 147'lik tarihi bir artış rekoru kaydederek 358 Milyon Dolardan 884 Milyon Dolara… pic.twitter.com/6qeGfUQT5r

— SavunmaSanayiST.com (@SavunmaSanayiST) April 8, 2025

Görgün emphasised that the strong performance in March is part of a broader trend, noting that total defence sector exports for the first quarter of 2025 have grown by 72 per cent compared to the same period last year, reaching a total of $1.7 billion. 

This growth reflects Türkiye's increasing capabilities in the defense and aerospace industries, which have been bolstered by both innovation and strategic partnerships. The country's defence exports, including advanced aerospace technologies and defense systems, have become a crucial component of its economic and geopolitical strategy.

By Naila Huseynova