Türkiye seeks expanded defence industrial role within NATO (defence24.com)

• Türkiye positions itself as a defence-industrial partner ahead of NATO summit in Ankara.
• Key areas: drones, air defence, naval, cyber, C4ISR, and technology partnerships.
• Participation in Steadfast Dart 26 with 2,000 troops and indigenous equipment.

"Ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Prof. Haluk Görgün, Secretary of Turkish Defence Industries, argues that Turkish companies can strengthen NATO through drones, air defence, naval systems, cyber capabilities, command-and-control solutions, and technology partnerships. He emphasises Türkiye's transformation from an importer to an exporter with a mature defence ecosystem."