Turkish defense and aerospace industry exports exceeded $11 billion for the first time in the last 12 months, setting a historic record.
Haluk Görgün, head of the Defense Industry Presidency, stated in a post on social media platform X that the sector continues its steady export growth. Görgün noted that June exports rose 29.6% compared to the same period last year, reaching $802.8 million.
In the January-June period, exports reached $4.67 billion, a 29.5% increase year-on-year. "Our total exports over the last 12 months have exceeded $11 billion for the first time, marking a significant achievement," Görgün said.
He emphasized that with Turkish systems proving their effectiveness on the field and a growing defense industry ecosystem, they continue to establish lasting partnerships on a global scale.