Turkey is revising its national artificial intelligence strategy to replicate technological gains achieved in its defense sector. Government institutions, defense companies and private firms are accelerating efforts to expand the country's AI capabilities across large language models, data infrastructure and autonomous defense systems.

Turkey's new Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, developed under the coordination of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, aims to establish the country as a leading global player in AI-driven defense applications. Domestic solutions like T3 AI and HAVELSAN MAIN platform are driving the transformation.

ASELSAN and SSB signed sales contracts worth nearly $470 million for the procurement of AI-supported Urban Security Management Systems.

SOCOM is expanding AI and autonomous systems across battlefield sensing, surveillance, command and control, and support for partner forces.

The Pentagon is advancing AI-powered autonomous drone projects to enable fewer human operators to manage larger numbers of robotic systems.

HAN Sistem introduced its patented BARAN anti-drone system at SAHA 2026, offering radar and AI-assisted target detection against low-altitude drone threats.

ASELSAN’s KORKUT 100/25 system offers an effective and cost-efficient solution against mini and micro UAV threats with AI-supported target identification and ATOM 25 smart ammunition.

Presidency of Defence Industries head Haluk Görgün said Türkiye’s goal is to achieve full independence by developing efficient projects across every field, supported by the GHOST program, AI initiatives, and data-driven technology planning.