Arms Exports Surge: Turkey's Defense Industry's Global Impact
724FinanceZeynep Kaya
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Türkiye'nin silah ve mühimmat ihracatında 2026 ilk yarısında %60,54'lük bir artış kaydedilirken, ithalat ise %115,59 oranında yükseldi. TÜİK verilerin
Turkey's arms and ammunition exports surged by 60.54% in the first half of 2026, while imports increased by 115.59%. TÜİK data revealed that exports were primarily driven by concealed firearms and ammunition, while the cause of the import surge remains unclear. In the defense sector, bomb and ammunition exports rose by 32%, reaching $95.1 million, while firearm exports saw a 10% decline. Heavy exports to markets like the U.S. and Pakistan were noted, along with accelerating rocket and missile exports. These figures underscore Turkey's growing global influence in defense exports.
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