More western countries visit Türkiye for defense cooperation nowadays. From Belgian queen to ministers and military officials, delegations from various countries have held a series of meetings with Turkish companies.
Countries visiting either negotiate for direct procurement or cooperate on joint-defense projects. Among visitors, there are countries once putting embargoes on Turkish defense industry.
Below is a list of cooperation proposals by foreign countries happening recently, prepared by twitter acount @t_nblty;
➡️Canada has come to Turkey to develop joint projects in the defense industry
➡️The Queen of Belgium is visiting Turkiye, touring technology facilities, and looking to make a series of purchases.
➡️ According to German sources, they wishes to purchase Ballistic missiles from Turkiye and will discuss a partnership in NATO summit
➡️An Italian fighter jet is testing the MUM-T concept with Kizilelma in Turkiye. Numerous joint projects are being carried out with Italy.
➡️Our strategic partnership with Spain is being crowned with major collaborations such as aircraft carriers. Now, negotiations for KAAN are beginning
➡️Defense agreements with the UK, such as the Eurofighter program, are progressing very positively, and discussions are underway regarding partnerships in many new areas.
➡️Turkiye and Japan have signed a document confirming their commitment to accelerating bilateral cooperation in the defense industry. In particular, the Japanese aim to strengthen their coastal defenses using Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles.
