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Turkey's Defense Exports Surge to $10 Billion in 2025

4/17/2026

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Turkiye has rapidly developed its defense industry and emerged as a key global missile exporter.
Roketsan has shifted to exporting to about 50 countries, with over 90% local production.
Turkiye's defense exports reached $10 billion in 2025.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the President of Turkey, inaugurated facilities, including Europe’s largest warhead plant, backed by a $1 billion investment.

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Story summary

Turkiye has rapidly developed its defense industry and emerged as a key global missile exporter.
Roketsan has shifted to exporting to about 50 countries, with over 90% local production.
Turkiye's defense exports reached $10 billion in 2025.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the President of Turkey, inaugurated facilities, including Europe’s largest warhead plant, backed by a $1 billion investment.