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Defence · Türkiye

Military strength, defence industry, equipment and production of the Turkic states: from aircraft to tanks.

DefenceTurkish Armed ForcesNATO's second-largest army, which traces its founding to Mete Han's Hun army of 209 BC.Read more →
DefenceTurkish defence industryCompanies such as ASELSAN, Roketsan, TUSAŞ and Baykar; exports exceeded $7 billion in 2024.Read more →
DefenceBayraktar TB2Baykar's armed drone, which played an important role in Azerbaijan's 44-day Patriotic War in 2020.Read more →
DefenceKAAN: national fighter jetA fifth-generation fighter developed by TUSAŞ, which first flew on 21 February 2024.Read more →
DefenceTCG AnadoluThe largest ship of the Turkish Navy — a multi-purpose amphibious assault ship in service since 2023.Read more →