Türkiye showcases defence strength at NATO summit panel in Ankara

Türkiye’s defence industry has been highlighted as a key contributor to NATO’s deterrence, production and interoperability goals during a panel held as part of the 36th NATO Summit of Leaders in Ankara.

The panel, titled “Türkiye’s Defence Industry as a Building Block of NATO’s Defence Architecture,” was held on Wednesday at Ankara Palas as part of the “Allies in Ankara” event, organised in cooperation with Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, the Munich Security Conference and the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA).

Participants discussed the capacity of Türkiye’s defence sector and its role in supporting NATO’s efforts to strengthen military production, reinforce deterrence and deepen interoperability among allied forces.

Roketsan CEO Murat Ikinci said the NATO summit was important for shaping the alliance’s future defence and deterrence strategy, emphasising that Türkiye’s defence industry stands out not only for its technological capabilities but also for its strong supply chain.

Ikinci said the Turkish defence industry has more than 3,500 suppliers, while Roketsan works with over 2,000 companies to provide advanced defence solutions.