Over the past five years, TAI has signed 14 contracts with 7 African nations, exporting ATAK helicopters, ANKA and AKSUNGUR UAVs, and HÜRKUŞ aircraft. Turkish air platforms are increasingly preferred for their reliability and operational capability.

RF jammer systems developed by Türkiye’s defense industry will enhance the protection of UN armored vehicles in Africa, providing strong countermeasures against IED and drone threats.

In SIPRI’s 2024 defense industry report, ASELSAN, TAI, Baykar, Roketsan, and MKE ranked among the world’s top 100 defense companies. Türkiye’s total defense revenues rose by 11% to 10.1 billion dollars.

ULAK Haberleşme will participate in Egypt’s EDEX 2025 to present Türkiye’s secure and national communication technologies, strengthening international visibility and cooperation opportunities.

Turkish firearms manufacturer Sarsılmaz strengthened its visibility in the U.S. market after three major American shooting publications featured the SAR9 series in the same week.

Rising conflicts worldwide have sharply increased the need for artillery and mortar ammunition. ESSAV aims to meet the Turkish Armed Forces’ needs first, then become a key exporter of next-generation Turkish munitions.

African countries, particularly Mali, are highly satisfied with Turkish-engineered infantry rifles and locally developed grenade launchers. Türkiye aims to expand its defense partnerships across the continent and enter even larger African inventories.

ASELSAN has signed new export agreements worth a total of $153.8 million for remote-controlled weapon systems, communication systems, radar, electro-optical and electronic warfare payloads for international end users.