Can Turkey Deliver on Its Armament Ambitions?

Despite the hype, much of Ankara’s new military technology remains in development and untested.

About eight people mill about in front of a bright blue large, wall-size display, seemingly on a screen, that shows images of military technology. Imagery includes a soldier in combat gear, holding a gun lit up in bright light; an armored vehicle; and a communication or remote control device with a screen. August 14, 2025, 1:22 PM Comment icon View Comments ( )

Turkey’s defense industry just enjoyed a banner week on the international stage. Representatives from more than a 100 countries descended upon Istanbul at the end of July to partake in what was billed as the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF).

Though hosted by the

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