Türkiye’s UAV and UCAV Exports In 2021–2025 Period: A Product and Country Based Analysis Under Hs Code 88
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This study examines Türkiye’s exports of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) during 2021–2025 using official foreign trade data, with particular attention to product groups, destination countries, and customs tariff codes. A descriptive survey design within a qualitative research approach was adopted, using secondary data published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Tables were used to assess Türkiye’s total exports, exports under Chapter 88 and tariff headings 8802–8807, and the export values and unit counts of UAV and UCAV platforms. The findings indicate that Türkiye’s UAV and UCAV exports derive strength both from complete platforms and from components, parts, and subsystems. They also show growing product and market diversity in Türkiye’s aerospace and defense exports and the increasing importance of UAV technologies.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Silah Sistemleri, Hava-Uzay Ulaşımı
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Şeref Abay
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0000-0001-9311-5947
Türkiye
Yayımlanma Tarihi
27 Ekim 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
30 Eylül 2026
Kabul Tarihi
22 Ekim 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Sayı: 1
