Turkish, Spanish defense industries sign strategic cooperation deals at Eurosatory

Turkish and Spanish defense industry representatives signed strategic cooperation agreements at the Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris on Wednesday, the OSTIM Defense and Aviation Cluster (OSSA) announced. The signing ceremony took place at the stand of Türkiye’s Defense Industries Secretariat, with Deputy Chairman Gokhan Ucar attending as an observer. The agreements are expected to form the basis of future defense and aerospace events in Ankara and Valencia. The first protocol was signed between Next Generation Fairs and Feria Valencia to combine the two countries’ experience for exhibitions and sectoral events.

SME integration and supply chains

A second memorandum of understanding was signed to strengthen regional and sectoral cooperation between the Turkish and Spanish defense ecosystems. The MoU aims to accelerate the integration of small-and-medium enterprises and prime contractors from the two countries, while supporting cooperation in supply chains, technology transfer, and joint production capabilities. OSSA Chairman Ibrahim Yarsan said the deal is an important strategy to expand to international markets. “We aim to integrate the high production capabilities of our SMEs more dynamically with Spanish prime contractors and the global supply chain,” he stated.

Concrete outcomes

The first concrete reflection of the cooperation will be seen at “IDA Türkiye Industrial Cooperation Days in Defense and Aerospace,” scheduled for October 14-16 in Ankara. After hosting major sector players in the Turkish capital, the cooperation will continue in Valencia with “IDA Spain Cooperation Days” on September 22-24, 2027. For Türkiye, the agreements represent a strategic step to deepen ties with Spain, a key NATO ally and partner in the European defense industry, and to position Turkish SMEs as suppliers to European prime contractors. The cooperation also aligns with Türkiye’s goal of increasing defense exports.