Turkish defense and aerospace industry exports increased by 47.12 percent in the last one-year period, reaching 10.885 billion dollars. Sales to NATO countries accounted for 57.28 percent of the sector's total exports.
Export Figures in Detail
According to data covering the period June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026, the sector's exports, which had been 7.399 billion dollars the previous year, rose to 10.885 billion dollars. During the same period, Turkey exported defense and aerospace products to 178 different countries.
Exports to NATO member countries reached 6.235 billion dollars. The top three export destinations were again NATO allies.
A Striking Picture Ahead of the Summit
This development once again highlighted the economic dimension of strategic cooperation within the alliance ahead of the NATO Summit to be held in Ankara on July 7-8, hosted by Turkey.