Turkey’s defense and aerospace exports rose by 30 percent in the January–November period, reaching $7.4 billion and surpassing all previous annual records.

SSB President Haluk Görgün announced that Turkey’s defense and aerospace exports rose by 97.3% in August 2025 to $834 million, bringing total exports for January–August to $5.418 billion — a 45% year-on-year increase.

TUSAŞ has risen three places to 47th in the Defense News Top 100 list, highlighting its growing influence and consistent performance in the global aerospace and defense market.

Turkey’s defense and aerospace exports reached $2.98 billion in the first five months of 2025, marking a 29% increase. SSB President Haluk Görgün highlighted the growing share of high-tech products and the expanding global export network.

Turkey’s unmanned fighter jet Bayraktar KIZILELMA successfully completed the AB-Based Maneuver System Identification Test in Çorlu, demonstrating high-speed agility with its afterburning engine configuration.

Arcline Investment will acquire Kaman Corp for $1.8 billion, taking the company private and enabling greater resources, expertise, and innovation in aerospace.