Türkiye plans to encourage the transfer of technologies and capabilities developed by its defense industry to civilian sectors as part of efforts to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers in critical technologies, according to its updated economic road map.
Under the 2027-2029 Medium-Term Program (MTP), the government will also encourage the use of domestic defense-industry capabilities in technology-intensive civilian procurement, with the aim of raising domestic production and supporting higher-value exports.
The plan, unveiled Sunday, seeks to strengthen economic security against global shocks, geopolitical tensions and competitive pressures by improving supply security in strategic sectors including energy, agriculture, food, health care, technology and defense.
Since the early 2000s, Türkiye has injected billions of dollars to transform from a nation heavily reliant on equipment from abroad to one that is a major exporter and where homegrown systems now meet almost all of its defense industry needs.
For much of the past two decades, Ankara has expressed frustration over its Western allies' failure to provide adequate defense systems against missile threats despite Türkiye being a major NATO member.
