Defense and aerospace exports rise sharply in May
Türkiye’s defense and aerospace sector recorded exports of $992 million in May, marking a 33.9 percent increase compared to the same month last year, according to data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM).
The sector’s share in the country’s total exports reached 5.1 percent during the month.
In the January–May period, defense and aerospace exports rose by 29.5 percent year-on-year, reaching $3.86 billion.
“These results demonstrate the sector’s production capacity, engineering capabilities, export strength, and international competitiveness,” commented Haluk Görgün, president of the Defense Industries (SSB).
