Turkish Defence Industry - Exports & News

[Oublious]

While Koluman develops heavy-duty military vehicles in different configurations from 4x4 to 10x10, it continues the production of the Derman and Kısrak platforms. The company is also preparing for the export of Derman to a European country.

Koluman continues to develop heavy-duty, armored, and non-armored vehicles to meet the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces. The company continues production activities on the Derman and Kısrak platforms, as well as vehicles that can be used for various missions with different superstructures.

Speaking to Defensehere, Koluman Board Advisor Dr. Önder Ege provided information about the company's vehicle projects.

 

[Aziqbal]

2025 exports were $10.5 billion

last 12 months its been $11 billion

this year 2026 Jan-Sep its $6.93 billion expect it to be $10+ billon end of 2026

Contracts Otokar — 1 October 2026 and Aselsan — 2 October 2026 adds Combined value: approximately $2.02 billion.

 

[hyperman]

Turkey supplanting Israel in the Spanish Defense ecosystem.

 

[hyperman]

Budget Doubling.

 

[Oublious]

MKE is playing the game bigtime...

Meeting Between MKE and Pentagon on TOLGA
MKE General Manager İlhami Keleş announced that they had discussions with the U.S. Department of Defense regarding the TOLGA Close Air Defense System and its components.

Machine and Chemical Industry (MKE) General Manager İlhami Keleş gave an interview to CNN Türk as part of his contacts in the U.S. Keleş stated that they discussed with the Pentagon (U.S. Department of Defense) solutions developed to counter next-generation threats, such as the MKE-produced TOLGA Close Air Defense System and ENFAL-17.

https://www.savunmasanayist.com/mkeden-pentagon-ile-tolga-gorusmesi/

 

[Eşbah]

Budget Doubling.