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.

Mali’s Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop said they procured advanced defense systems from Turkey that other countries refused to sell even for money. Diop emphasized that cooperation between Ankara and Bamako is expanding into defense, security, technology and even potential technology transfer.

MKE’s presence in Africa continues to grow, exporting to 23 countries and managing 11 international projects, including ammunition production facility agreements. New contracts are expected soon.