The defense industry cooperation agreement between Türkiye and Brazil was approved after the decision signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was published in the Official Gazette.

Signed on March 25, 2022, the agreement sets out the approval process, which was put into effect together with the relevant diplomatic notes. The agreement is intended to strengthen the defense industry capabilities of the two countries through joint work.
Scope of the agreement
The agreement covers cooperation in the development, production, procurement and maintenance of defense products and services. Technical and logistical support activities are also included.

The agreement establishes a legal framework for more extensive cooperation between public institutions and defense companies in the two countries. This framework provides for joint projects, joint production, technology transfer and reciprocal procurement opportunities.
Approval process
The Grand National Assembly of Türkiye approved the agreement on June 23, and the text was submitted to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for final approval.
Brazil had previously completed its domestic approval process and published the agreement in the country’s official gazette on September 10, 2025. The presidential decision in Türkiye was signed on Thursday and published in Friday’s Official Gazette.