Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Turkey's 2025 Defence Industry Growth and Regional Impact
In 2025, Turkey's defence industry grew a lot.
They sold more weapons to other countries, like Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Turkey is now a big player in the defence market, offering cheaper and more flexible options than other big countries.
This is making some other countries, like India, worried because Pakistan and Bangladesh are getting stronger militarily with Turkey's help.
Turkey is also working with these countries to build and improve their military equipment.
This could change the balance of power in the region.
Turkey's defence exports surged from $7.1 billion in 2024 to $8.5 billion in 2025.
Turkey has deepened its engagement with Pakistan and Bangladesh, both Islamic states, as part of its Asia Anew strategy.
Turkey has transferred NATO-grade warfare technology to middle powers and positioned itself as a global mediator in conflicts.
Turkey's defence industry has accelerated in areas like drones, cruise missiles, naval modernisation, and electronic warfare.
Turkey has become a significant defence partner for Pakistan and Bangladesh, raising concerns for India's security.
- Who
- Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh
- What
- Turkey's defence industry growth and its impact on regional security, particularly in Pakistan and Bangladesh
- When
- 2025
- Where
- Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh
- Why
- Turkey's defence exports have surged, and it has deepened engagement with Pakistan and Bangladesh, raising concerns for India's security
- Turkey's Defence Exports 2025
- $8.5 billion
- Turkey's Defence Exports 2024
- $7.1 billion
- Turkey's Nominal GDP
- $1.5 trillion
- Turkey's Per Capita Income
- $18,200
- Baykar Defense UAV Market Share
- 65%
- Turkish Drones in Pakistan
- Bayraktar TB2s, Akincis, Songars
- Pakistan's Naval Modernisation
- MILGEM project
- Bangladesh's Defence Purchases from Turkey
- MKE Boran 105 mm howitzers, TRG-230/300 rocket systems, Otokar Tulpar light tanks