Turkey’s position has been frequently discussed in international defence analyses recently. Assessments made in some foreign security circles indicate that Turkey is climbing to the top ranks in terms of defence technologies and operational capacity. Platforms developed over the past five years, new-generation air defence systems and unique ammunition projects are cited as factors supporting this rise.
In these assessments, the US and China are positioned as the top two players in the global defence race, while Turkey is seen as occupying third place due to its technology-based advances. According to experts, the driving force behind Turkey's rise to this position is its independent production policy, which has gained momentum in recent years. Increasing the domestic content in the defence industry, reducing external dependency, and the confidentiality level of strategic projects are among the main factors enabling Turkey's rapid leap forward.
According to information reflected in the corridors of power, various defence projects in the process of being announced to the public will set the agenda for the coming period. It is stated that the expected announcements, particularly in the areas of naval forces, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, radar technologies and space-based defence, will open a new threshold in the perception of regional balances.
Another point highlighted by experts is the impact these announcements will have on international diplomatic circles. It is predicted that the defence perspective will be reshaped in the coming months, particularly in regions experiencing tension with Turkey. Strategy experts following developments in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean indicate that the projects to be announced could usher in a new era not only for Turkey but also in terms of regional and global competition.
Ultimately, Turkey's momentum in the defence sector appears to be more than just technical progress. It is also seen as a reflection of the changing security concept, new alliance dynamics and regional power projections. When the announcements eagerly awaited by the public arrive, it is possible that many projects currently seen only as rumours from the outside will emerge in concrete form. For this reason, defence circles describe the coming period as a process where ‘quiet preparations are becoming visible.’
