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status blocked its success and before long external dependence in critical subsystems/
Undersecretariat for Defence Industries components/technologies determined
(SSM) was born in 1985 under Law No:3238. in line with the requirements of the
Turkish Armed Forces. In order to optimize
Today’s Turkish Defence Industry the resources allocated to improve the
Over the last 25 years since its establishment, technological infrastructure needed for the
the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries systems projects that involve procurement
has made significant achievements in by means of indigenous local production,
building the blocks for a modern national and hence increase local content ratio,
defence industry in Turkey, with notable worthwhile R&D projects have been
results in certain vital areas. As a result of determined and prioritized in the Defense
considerable dedication and efforts, key R&D Road Map. The Road Map consists
defence industry institutions have been of R&D Projects that are compatible with
established to meet the requirements of the the needs and objectives of main system
Turkish Armed Forces locally, each filling an projects, and that strengthen collaboration
important void in its field. among the industry, small and medium
In the next phase SSM aims to reduce enterprises, universities and research

organizations. The charts below, based on
data gathered by SASAD (Defence Industry
Manufacturers Association), illustrate the
progress of Turkish defence industry over the
years.

Prime Minister Binali YILDIRIM

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