This week, Erdogan announced plans to increase the production of medium and long -range missiles. – If God allows, in the near future We will achieve such a strong defensive ability that no one will dare to threaten us Erdogan assured.
In another speech this week, the Turkish leader emphasized the progress of state in the field of the native defense industry, which includes drones, fighters, armored vehicles and navy ships. The president emphasized, however, that Further efforts are necessary to ensure full deterrence.
Türkiye is strengthening
In the face of Israel's fighting with Iran, the Turkish authorities have already strengthened the eastern border of the country and – as local media reported – are preparing for a possible influx of refugees in this direction.
Ahmet Kasim Han, a professor of international relations at the Beykoz University in Istanbul, told AP that Türkiye reacts to “falling order of the world”. – The Turkish government drifts towards the accelerating arms race in the region – said the expert.
– Although Türkiye has a very large army – the second largest in NATO – its air defense is relatively weaker – noted Ozgur Unluhisarcikli, a Think Tank German Marshall Fund analyst.
