Turkish defense industry companies exported products to a record-breaking 178 different countries this year, the country's president said on Friday.
"In 2024 alone, our defense industry companies achieved a remarkable record by exporting products to 178 different countries," Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said at the SAHA International Defense and Aerospace Expo 2024 in Istanbul.
During the event, also known as SAHA Expo, contracts worth $6.2 billion will be signed, including $4.6 billion in export agreements, Erdoğan said, adding, "This is noteworthy."
"We will utilize the capabilities we gained from the TURKSAT 6A and IMECE (satellite) projects in the preparation and execution of our lunar mission," Erdoğan added.
