TurDef is an independent and impartial source of defence and security reporting, based in Türkiye and read worldwide.
Founded to deliver reliable, verified information, TurDef began as a digital publication focused on the defence industry, international relations, and armed forces. Every day, we scan open-source and official information, cross-check its accuracy, and publish only after verification. Where possible, we complement this process with exclusive reporting sourced directly from our network.
Our editorial strength lies in combining defence-industry expertise with a solid grounding in international relations and military doctrine. While we closely follow global defence developments, our primary area of expertise is the Turkish Defence and Aerospace Industry.
All content is published at turdef.com, where news is categorised by both country and defence sector, allowing readers to filter and cross-search information simultaneously. This structure enables users to track defence developments not only by geography, but also by industry segment and capability area.
Beyond news reporting, TurDef provides tools to follow stock market movements of publicly listed defence companies in Türkiye and worldwide, offering context to industry trends and corporate activity. The platform also aggregates and monitors open-source tender and procurement information, helping readers stay informed about ongoing and upcoming defence and aerospace programmes.
In addition, TurDef highlights key global and regional defence topics through regularly updated coverage, allowing readers to quickly identify emerging issues shaping the international defence agenda.
TurDef does not limit itself to reporting facts alone. We also provide analysis, commentary, and informed opinion to help readers better understand developments shaping the defence and security environment. In parallel, we maintain partnerships with open-source information providers to track defence and aerospace tenders and procurement activity worldwide.
TurDef’s editorial output extends beyond written reporting. Interviews, factory visits, and platform analyses are published on the TurDef YouTube channel. News and analysis are distributed across social media platforms including X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, tailored to reader preferences.
TurDef was founded by Özgür Ekşi, who holds a BA from Istanbul University, an MSc from the University of London (SOAS), and an MA from Paris-Sud XI (CERIS), all in international relations.
He has been active in the media sector since 1993 and has focused primarily on defence reporting since 2005. Between 2005 and 2012, he served as Defence Correspondent for Hürriyet Daily News. From 2012 to 2020, he co-founded and managed C4Defence, one of Türkiye’s best-known defence publications.
In February 2021, he founded TurDef (Turkish Defence) as an independent defence journalism platform.
Ekşi served as President of the Diplomacy Correspondents Association (DMD) from 2018 until April 2025. He currently serves as Vice President of the DMD. In addition to his work at TurDef, he writes a weekly defence industry column for Anka Review.
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