Author: Deniz Istikbal

Baykar Akıncı, Anka-3, Aksungur, Kızılelma, Kaan, Atak, Atak-2, Bayraktar TB1 and other Turkish defense industry products are combat vehicles made for the Turkish Air Force (TAF). After its establishment in 1911, the TAF became an air force with many firsts. The force was reorganized in 1923 and redesigned in line with the requirements of the modern era following Türkiye’s entry into NATO in 1952. The new generation fighter jets purchased from the United States and European countries formed the striking power of the TAF. Although there were many attempts to produce domestic fighter jets between 1923 and 1952, sufficient success…

The Turkish defense industry has become one of the most prominent brands of recent times. It has made significant contributions to the battlefield victories of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), attracting the attention of various countries. Developments in regions like Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Libya, Iraq and Syria have brought more visibility to this process, globalizing the Turkish defense industry. According to international institutions, the Turkish defense industry is the 11th largest in the world, offering substantial opportunities to friendly and allied countries through its diverse production model. Unlike its Western counterparts, Türkiye focuses on technology sharing and self-reliance. This policy has…