Türkiye defense exports top $10B in 2025, Erdogan targets $100B tech startup ecosystem

President Erdogan announced Türkiye's defense and aerospace exports exceeded $10 billion in 2025, reaching 180 countries, marking a significant milestone in the country's defense industry growth. He also outlined a goal of creating 100,000 technology startups worth $100 billion by 2030, signaling a broader push for defense-tech integration. The figures are self-reported and not independently verified, but they indicate Türkiye's expanding role as a defense exporter.