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Turkey Showcases $10B Defense Exports at NATO Summit

7/5/2026

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Summary

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Turkey is using a major arms exhibition in Ankara to showcase its $10 billion defense export sector to NATO allies.
NATO leaders meet in Ankara on July 7-8, with President Tayyip Erdogan hosting U.S. President Donald Trump and other allies.
Turkey’s defense exports to the United States, Europe and other Western allies reached 56 percent of total sales last year, driven by drones, warships and training aircraft.

History

Historical Context

Turkey’s Baykar launched the TB2 UAV in August 2014, and by 2024 the drone had logged one million flight hours and entered service in more than 30 countries, including the UAE and Ukraine. Its combat record has made it a significant export, underscoring Ankara’s growing influence in global defence markets worldwide.

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Story summary

Turkey is using a major arms exhibition in Ankara to showcase its $10 billion defense export sector to NATO allies.
NATO leaders meet in Ankara on July 7-8, with President Tayyip Erdogan hosting U.S. President Donald Trump and other allies.
Turkey’s defense exports to the United States, Europe and other Western allies reached 56 percent of total sales last year, driven by drones, warships and training aircraft.

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