President Erdoğan Highlights National Transformation in Defense During Two Visits

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan underscored Turkey’s ongoing national transformation within the defense industry during two key visits. He highlighted the importance of indigenous production and technological advancements in the defense sector.

Focusing on strengthening domestic defense capabilities and reducing foreign dependency, Erdoğan emphasized the strategic significance of these initiatives for national security. He affirmed Turkey’s determined progress towards a robust defense infrastructure equipped with homegrown technologies.

Meetings with key institutions such as ASELSAN, BAYKAR, ROKETSAN, and TUSAŞ reviewed current projects, with commitments to enhance support and investment in research and development. The president noted that prioritizing R&D improves the quality and effectiveness of defense products.

These visits reaffirm Erdoğan’s dedication to national defense policies and Turkey’s concrete steps toward achieving self-reliance in its defense industry.