How the Tulgar Helmet Will Enhance Turkey’s Defense Capabilities – Politics Today

The Turkish aviation industry has gained significant momentum, which is reflected in both exports and Turkey’s strengthening position in foreign policy. This increases Turkey’s influence as a smart power, not only in the region where it is located but also on a global scale. For example, BAYKAR has set a new record by exporting $5.5 billion worth of defense industry equipment. Similarly, other prominent Turkish companies such as TUSAŞ and ASELSAN have made significant contributions to this sector.

In 2023, Turkey exported 230 different types of defense equipment to 185 countries, making Turkey one of the leading nations in air combat and defense technology. Advanced aircraft such as Kızıl Elma, Kemankeş, and TB3 will further enhance the country’s capabilities.

Turkey’s first indigenous fifth-generation fighter, the KAAN, successfully completed its maiden flight last month. With this achievement, Turkey joins an exclusive group of nations, along with the United States, the Russian Federation, and China, capable of developing fifth-generation fighter aircraft.