Turkey, despite its advanced defense industrial base has had to rely heavily on the West for weapons. While Turkey has made its own weapons like ATAK helicopters but imports some of the advanced engine technology for aircrafts. Turkey will need to make its own engines in order for it to become self-sufficient.
Recent years have seen a lot of momentum in Turkey's defense sector. The Directorate of Defense Industries, (DDI), has been established by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation (TFF). It was founded in 1985 by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation. TFF has over the years supported indigenous weapons production. TFF now has the ability to supply a range of conventional weapons for both its air and ground forces. In addition, the TFF has also developed a number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and missiles to augment its military capabilities.
Baykar Defence, a Turkish company, makes the ATAK helicopter. It has been successfully tested for combat. A new weapon, the TRLG230 laserguided missile that can be fired out of an UAV is also available. TAK - Tesir, TAK -Murac, and TAK - Sep are all examples of mine-resistant ambush protection vehicles produced by the Turkish Defense Industry.
A fifth generation aircraft, airborne electronic warning and intelligence aircraft, as well defensive strategic weapon system are just a few of the other technological achievements. These technological achievements are critical to Turkey's continued military power. Turkey isn't a member of NATO, but it has reached knowledge-sharing agreements to share its knowledge with more than 40% from the top 25 arms corporations.
Turkish military decision-makers also have developed new strategies and concepts to enhance their combat effectiveness. To increase their effectiveness, the TF integrates drones with ground-based fire support components. Drones have proved to be a force multiplier for the Turkish Armed Forces. They have also reduced the number of Turkish casualties. The TF also increased its capabilities in proxy warfare.
The TF is also making progress in the realm of guided munitions. The Koral jamming device, which is designed for countering air defense radars, was introduced. It is used by Turkey's Air Force to destroy air defense systems from other countries. The TRLG-230 laser-guided missile can also hit targets marked on UAVs at the ground.
While the Turkish Armed Forces may have developed a variety Turkish weapons, there is still much to be done to make its own weapons. The TF is less dependent on its Western allies, however. There are still missiles capable of reaching Turkish territory from several countries. The Turkish government needs to make sure that these missiles are not used in a conflict. As the Middle East becomes volatile and dangerous for military operations, the Turkish government will have to improve its defense posture.
The TF has also developed new concepts of operations that have contributed to its expeditionary posture. The Turkish TF has been forward deployed across a broad axis.