During his speech at TEKNOFEST TRNC, Defense Industry Agency (SSB) President Haluk Görgün announced that the Turkish defense industry has become a global sector, exporting products and technologies to 180 countries worldwide.

Turkey’s defense and aviation exports rose by 54% in April 2025, reaching $539 million. Between January and April, exports grew by 67% to $2.238 billion, marking a new milestone for the sector.

President of Defense Industries Haluk Görgün announced that Turkey’s defense and aerospace exports in March 2025 reached $884 million, marking a 147% increase from $358 million the previous year. The sector’s total exports in the first quarter rose 72% to $1.7 billion.

Turkey’s defense and aerospace exports reached $884 million in March, marking a historic 147% increase compared to the same month last year. In the first quarter of 2025, exports grew by 72%, totaling $1.7 billion.

SSB President Haluk Görgün announced that the first mass-produced Altay tanks will be delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces this year, with a total of 85 tanks to be handed over by 2028.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised the strength of Turkey’s defense industry, emphasizing the impressive foundation built by hundreds of research organizations and thousands of innovative companies.

Led by Defense Industry President Haluk Görgün, Turkish defense companies visited Muscat, Oman, signing major defense cooperation agreements as ASELSAN inaugurated its new office

ASELSAN has opened a new office in Muscat, Oman, strengthening its presence in the Middle East and the Gulf region. The opening ceremony was attended by SSB President Haluk Görgün and senior defense industry executives.