Otokar Receives New Order for Cobra II 4x4 Armoured Vehicle
Otokar announced an order from an unnamed customer for its Cobra II 4x4 tactical armoured vehicles, worth $83.6 million, with the deliveries planned for 2025.
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Land
Country
Beijing tightens rare earth elements export control regime
China’s sweeping new export restrictions disrupt global supply chains, and highlight Türkiye’s rising strategic value for Europe’s rare-earth security.
Country
Turkiye's defence export reaches $6 billion in nine Months
In the first nine months of 2025, Türkiye's defence and aerospace exports hit $6 billion, a 39% increase from 2024. September alone brought in $574 million.
Bilateral Relations
US set to approve $6 billion arms package for Israel
Despite international criticism over the Gaza offensive, Washington plans a $6 billion sale of Apaches, armoured vehicles and support equipment to Israel.
Country
Türkiye’s defence exports hit record high in August
In August 2025, Türkiye's defence and aerospace exports increased by 97.3% to $834 million. The export reached $5.4 billion, which is 45% more than in 2024.
Weapon / Missile
Investment
Girasun’s GIRSAN sets up logistics hub in the United States
Turkish firearms maker establishes GIRSAN USA in Florida to expand distribution across the Americas, with future plans for assembly lines and production.
Unmanned Systems
LENTATEK Announces Export Deal for KARGI Loitering Munition
LENTATEK signed an export agreement for loitering munition systems with an undisclosed international customer, marking KARGI’s first confirmed sale abroad.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Country
U.S. Accused of Embedding Trackers in AI Chip Exports
Reuters reports U.S. embeds hidden tracking devices in AI chip shipments to enforce export curbs, while Türkiye secures privileged access through Taiwan deal.
Sensors
ASELSAN Secures $54m Radar and C2 Systems Export Deal
ASELSAN has signed a $54m contract with a Middle East and Africa customer for direct sales of radar and command and control systems, boosting global reach.
Investment
ASELSAN Signs Record-Breaking Export Contracts
ASELSAN’s H1 2025 results show a 30% surge in backlog and $1.3B in new export deals, as the Turkish defence giant hits all-time highs in revenue and orders.
Land
Investment
Otokar Boosts Vehicle Sales by 53 Percent in H1 2025
Otokar increased its vehicle sales to 3,430 units in the first half of 2025, driven by strong domestic and global demand, including major defence exports.
Country
Türkiye's defence exports reached $3.6 billion in H1 2025
Turkish Defence and Aviation export reached $623 million in June while the export Between January and June 2025 climbed by 25%, reaching $3.6 billion.
Country
Unmanned Systems
Baykar Once Again in the Top 10 Exporters of the 2024 Term
Turkish Exporters Assembly listed Baykar among the top 10 exporting Turkish firms by export volume in 2024, with $1.8 billion in revenue from overseas sales.
Communication
Turkish Firm Signs Deal with Bangladesh on Military Plant
Turkish defence company Karel signed a contract with Bangladesh’s Ministry of Defence on 24 June 2025 for the delivery of a military power plant system.
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
STM Scores Second Export Success with Armour-Piercing Kargu
STM expands international sales of its combat-proven rotary-wing loitering munition Kargu for the second time, with its enhanced anti-armour capability.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Türkiye Joins Fighter Jet Exporters “Club” with KAAN Deal
In a landmark defence deal, Türkiye will export 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia. Turkish President Erdoğan confirmed the agreement via social media.
