NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum announced a new multilateral project involving 12 member states to strengthen the supply chain for critical raw materials in defense manufacturing.

At the 36th NATO Leaders Summit, a panel in Ankara addressed Turkey's defense sector's contributions to NATO's production, deterrence, and interoperability goals. ROKETSAN and ASELSAN executives emphasized the sector's robust supply chain and dynamic ecosystem capabilities.

At an event held in Ankara, NATO allies discussed defense industry cooperation, supply chain resilience, and technological integration in the Black Sea region. International experts highlighted the strategic importance of coordinated infrastructure development.

During the NATO Summit in Ankara, executives from ROKETSAN and ASELSAN emphasized that Turkish defense industry possesses production capacity to meet allied needs. The sector maintains a strong position with annual exports exceeding $11 billion.

Roketsan signed “Localization Cooperation Protocols” with six key suppliers at IDEF 2025, strengthening Turkey’s defense industry ecosystem and reducing foreign dependency in critical subsystems.

Through strategic supply chain management, Nurol Makina ensures sustainable success and global competitiveness, with its armored vehicles now active in over 20 countries.

The updated Sanayileşme Portal by SSM now hosts 366 companies and 1,349 product entries, strengthening local participation and expanding Turkey’s defense supply chain.