USD 15.8 billion
Total defense expenditures of Türkiye in 2023.

USD 15.8 billion
Total defense expenditures of Türkiye in 2023.

USD 12.2 billion
Total turnover of Türkiye’s defense and aerospace industry in 2022.

USD 5.5 billion
Total export value of Turkish defense and aerospace industry in 2022.

USD 35.8 billion
Total turnover of Türkiye’s civil aviation services in 2022.

668
Number of aircrafts in Türkiye’s civil aviation fleet.

214.2 million
Number of airline passengers in Türkiye in 2023.
Source: www.invest.gov.tr
The Turkish defense and aerospace industry has been undergoing a profound transformation over the past decades
Türkiye has one of the fastest developing defense and aerospace sectors in the world
The experience and emphasis on quality is evident among Turkish defense and aerospace companies as they undertake numerous endeavors, create products that are competitive worldwide, and assume important roles in international projects.
ACA – Aerospace Cluster Association’s mission is to support the global integration of the Turkish Aerospace and Defense Industry in production, engineering, design and R&D, and to bring dynamism to the sector by establishing cooperation with domestic and international projects that will support its members. From training the qualified personnel to contributing to the growth of SMEs, they continue to be the supportive power of aviation, which adds high value to the industry.