Erdoğan chairs first 2026 Defense Industry Committee meeting, sets export targets

The Defense Industry Executive Committee convened its first meeting of 2026 at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye's Communications Directorate announced Wednesday. The high-level gathering reviewed the Turkish defense industry's activities over the past year, export performance, future targets, and ongoing critical projects.

Export Success and Future Goals

According to the statement, the committee conducted evaluations regarding "the export success of the defense industry, future goals, and critical projects," while emphasizing determination to support the domestic and national defense sector. Agenda items concerning current and planned projects to meet the needs of the Ministries of National Defense and Interior were discussed and resolved.

Commitment to Domestic Technology

The statement expressed satisfaction with defense industry achievements, made possible "with the strong support of our nation and state." It underlined the necessity of continuing efforts with even greater resolve in 2026, stating that the exemplary progress "will be sustained with determination and perseverance through the use of domestic and national technologies." The directorate concluded by announcing the decisions "with respect to the public."