ISTANBUL

Türkiye's defense and aviation exports surged 30% year-on-year in the January-November period to hit $7.4 billion, reaching a record high, the secretary of Türkiye's Defense Industries (SSB) said on Thursday.

Defense and aviation exports increased by 22% in November 2025 compared to the same period of the previous year, reaching $747 million, Haluk Gorgun said on Turkish social media platform NSosyal.

"With this momentum, our sector broke a new record, not only with the increase in November but also with its performance throughout the year. Our export figures, achieved in just 11 months, surpassed all-time annual figures," Gorgun said.

He noted that, with this performance, the sector has sustained steady growth in high-value-added products, expanded export volumes, and further strengthened its competitiveness in global markets.

Gorgun stated that the SSB's goal is to increase the number of exporting companies, integrate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into global supply chains, and develop a sustainable and high-value-added export model.

"Türkiye continues its path with determination with a strong ecosystem that produces, develops and exports in the defense industry," he added.

The country revealed its overall export figures earlier on Thursday, which showed a 2.2% year-on-year increase to $22.7 billion in November.