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Türkiye’s Defence Industry Achieves Record $5.5 Billion in Exports in 2024

Ankara, February 2, 2025 – The Europe Today: Türkiye’s defence industry has reached a significant milestone in 2024, with leading companies such as Baykar and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) generating over $5.5 billion in exports.

Baykar, a global leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, played a crucial role by contributing $1.8 billion, with international sales accounting for 90 percent of its total revenue.

On Saturday, Baykar celebrated the achievement in a statement on X, emphasizing: “The cutting-edge technology we’ve developed with our own resources has made us the export leader in the defence and aerospace industry!”

Reaffirming its commitment to innovation, the company added: “We are dedicated to developing indigenous and cutting-edge technologies as part of our vision for a fully independent Türkiye in the skies.”

In addition to Baykar’s contribution, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) recorded $750 million in exports, while ASFAT secured $644 million, MKE $610 million, Arca Defense $600 million, Tusas Engine Industries $390 million, ASELSAN $217 million, Otokar $193 million, Roketsan $179 million, and Samsun Yurt Savunma $166 million.

This achievement underscores Türkiye’s growing presence in the global defence market, reinforcing its position as a key player in advanced military technology and innovation.