Turkey has developed a robust defense industry, and Ukraine has become a significant customer, purchasing Turkish drones and other military equipment. This relationship benefits Turkey economically and boosts its profile as a global arms supplier.

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Turkey has developed a robust defense industry, and Ukraine has become a significant customer, purchasing Turkish drones and other military equipment. This relationship benefits Turkey economically and boosts its profile as a global arms supplier.

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Broader claims

Turkey's thriving defense industry finds Ukraine as a notable customer, purchasing Turkish military equipment, enhancing Turkey's global arms supplier reputation.

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"Exports totalled $59.8m for the first three months of this year compared with $1.9m during the same period in 2021, according to the industry association, which did not specify which weapons were bought."
"Besides obvious economic benefits, the ongoing technology transfers with Ukraine could bolster Turkey’s own military capabilities, at a time when its defense industry is being crippled by US sanctions."
“Turkey does sell drones to Ukraine, that is true, even at the risk of angering [Russian President] Vladimir Putin sometimes,"

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Ukraine has become a significant customer of Turkey's defense industry.
Ukraine purchases Turkish drones and other military equipment.
Turkey has developed a robust defense industry.

Topics

International support to Ukraine in the context of the Russia - Ukraine war
Turkey support to Ukraine in the context of the Russia - Ukraine war
Russia - Ukraine
Reasons for Turkey to support Ukraine in the context of the Russia - Ukraine war
International support in the context of Russia-Ukraine conflict