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The Historical Development and Strategic Importance of Türkiye’s Defence Industry
Abstract
Türkiye is located in the crucial and strategic hub, connecting Western and Eastern civilizations and functioning as a bridge between Asia and Europe. This unique position endows the country with a rich historical and cultural heritage and exposes it to significant security threats. Situated at the crossroads of conflict-prone regions such as the Caucasus, the Middle East, the Balkans, and Türkiye, it is vital to the Western world due to its strategic position on NATO’s southern flank. In this context, it is a critical factor in advanced security policies and modern warfare. Türkiye’s defence industry strategy is directly shaped by the security sensitivities arising from its geopolitical position. So, the domestic production strategy is developed through a holistic approach that encompasses all stakeholders in the defence industry ecosystem. The process involves proactive engagement, continuous improvement, and accountability principles. The historical evolution of advancements in the defence sector underscores the significance of technological independence and strategic collaborations. This study examines Türkiye’s defence industry transformation by analyzing the historical developments from the Ottoman Empire to the present day. The modernized defence industry is highlighted as a strategic imperative for military and economic independence, driving technological progress. In particular, unmanned systems, domestic production projects, and high-tech solutions are critically important in addressing Türkiye’s regional security needs and supporting its vision as a global power.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
International Politics
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
June 30, 2025
Submission Date
March 19, 2025
Acceptance Date
June 15, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 1
APA
Özel Özcan, M. S., & Şahin, E. (2025). The Historical Development and Strategic Importance of Türkiye’s Defence Industry. Anadolu Strateji Dergisi, 7(1), 151-166. https://izlik.org/JA45TX92XH
AMA
1.Özel Özcan MS, Şahin E. The Historical Development and Strategic Importance of Türkiye’s Defence Industry. ASD. 2025;7(1):151-166. https://izlik.org/JA45TX92XH
Chicago
Özel Özcan, Merve Suna, and Ezgi Şahin. 2025. “The Historical Development and Strategic Importance of Türkiye’s Defence Industry”. Anadolu Strateji Dergisi 7 (1): 151-66. https://izlik.org/JA45TX92XH.
EndNote
Özel Özcan MS, Şahin E (June 1, 2025) The Historical Development and Strategic Importance of Türkiye’s Defence Industry. Anadolu Strateji Dergisi 7 1 151–166.
IEEE
[1]M. S. Özel Özcan and E. Şahin, “The Historical Development and Strategic Importance of Türkiye’s Defence Industry”, ASD, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 151–166, June 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA45TX92XH
ISNAD
Özel Özcan, Merve Suna - Şahin, Ezgi. “The Historical Development and Strategic Importance of Türkiye’s Defence Industry”. Anadolu Strateji Dergisi 7/1 (June 1, 2025): 151-166. https://izlik.org/JA45TX92XH.
JAMA
1.Özel Özcan MS, Şahin E. The Historical Development and Strategic Importance of Türkiye’s Defence Industry. ASD. 2025;7:151–166.
MLA
Özel Özcan, Merve Suna, and Ezgi Şahin. “The Historical Development and Strategic Importance of Türkiye’s Defence Industry”. Anadolu Strateji Dergisi, vol. 7, no. 1, June 2025, pp. 151-66, https://izlik.org/JA45TX92XH.
Vancouver
1.Merve Suna Özel Özcan, Ezgi Şahin. The Historical Development and Strategic Importance of Türkiye’s Defence Industry. ASD [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 1;7(1):151-66. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA45TX92XH