Türkiye’s Space, Aerospace and Defence Exports and Government Support
Türkiye exported USD 6,298 million of defence and aerospace products in 8 months. Let’s grow your share.
According to Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TİM) data, Türkiye’s space, aerospace and defence exports grew 16.2% between January and August 2026 compared with the same period last year. FIX runs market selection, buyer outreach and the government support application for export costs within a single team.
- USD 6,298MJanuary to August 2026 · TİM
- +29.3%change over the last 12 months
- 3.40%share of total exports · TİM
Where do defence and aerospace exports stand in 2026?
According to TİM data, Türkiye’s defence and aerospace industry exports reached USD 6.3 billion between January and August 2026, up 16.2% compared with the same period last year.
Over the last 12 months they totalled USD 10.89 billion (+29.3%), a 3.40% share of total exports.
- January to August 2026
- USD 6,298M
- Annual change
- +16.2%
- Share of total exports
- 3.40%
- Last 12 months
- USD 10,886M
Source: TİM consolidated export registration figures, 31 August 2026 (USD thousand converted to USD million). The definition is TİM’s “Defence and Aerospace Industry” line; the products fall mostly under HS code (GTİP) chapters 88 and 93.
What drives success in defence and aerospace exports?
These are our strategic success criteria, focused on sustainable growth and financial strength. They aim to get Turkish technology onto the approved supplier lists of the major defence players on the global stage.
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Strategic certification management
In the defence industry, your compliance with aerospace standards such as AS9100 and military standards such as Mil-Spec is scrutinised even before product quality. We see these costly, demanding certification processes not as a cost item but as a ticket to market entry. We manage the application for the eligible part of the process and tackle the technical hurdles with you. -
Market analysis built on geopolitical data
Defence and space budgets are shaped by the geopolitical balance. We use hard data to analyse which countries channel their defence spending into which technologies. We build your export route on strategic intelligence reports rather than random sales attempts. -
TURQUALITY® and corporate certification
Our aim is to take your product beyond spare-parts supply to high-tech brand value. We build a corporate structure to TURQUALITY® standards. We work to help you compete with the global defence majors (OEMs) not on price alone, but on your management quality and a trusted brand’s prestige. -
Financing intensive R&D and prototyping
With government grants, we manage R&D and prototype development costs, the heaviest burden in aerospace projects. By easing the financial load from design to testing through grant mechanisms, we work to protect your cash flow and liquidity as you grow. -
Approved supplier and B2B partner network
Getting onto the approved supplier lists of global OEMs matters as much as producing the technology. We find the right partners to represent your brand internationally and build the B2B sales networks you need to take part in long-term programmes. -
Strategic promotion and representation costs
Defence trade fairs and overseas office set-up are costly. We manage the process so that government incentives can cover the eligible part. As you take your brand onto the world stage, we plan how to use grant programmes for your advertising, travel and office costs. We also prepare the application file.
What support can defence and aerospace companies use?
- Market Entry Certificate Support (Pazara Giriş Belgesi Desteği)Ministry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 19,728,672
- International Trade Fair Support (Yurt Dışı Fuar Desteği)Ministry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 3,698,274
- Overseas Unit Rent SupportMinistry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 9,862,972
- Promotion Support (Tanıtım Desteği)Ministry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 19,728,672
- Overseas Market Research Support (Yurt Dışı Pazar Araştırması Desteği)Ministry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 490,559
- 1507 SME R&D Startup Grant ProgrammeTÜBİTAKSupport rate 75% support rate: 75% TRY 3,500,000
- Strategic Product Support ProgrammeKOSGEBrepayableSupport rate 80% support rate: 80% TRY 10,000,000
Source: current programme legislation of the relevant institutions. Limits may change under each institution’s current legislation; the exact amount is confirmed by the institution’s announcement during the application period.
Programmes are not listed in order of importance.
How does FIX support defence and aerospace companies?
We combine your engineering strength with international standards and government support, and work to make your brand an approved, long-term supplier to the world’s largest players.
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Operational agility and compliance
We manage compliance with strict defence standards such as AS9100 and Mil-Spec. We plan compliance with international military and civil aviation regulations from the start and track your projects’ approval on the global market closely. -
Data-led export strategy
We use hard data to analyse which countries channel their defence budgets into strategic technologies. We track global tenders and base your export route on field intelligence, not assumptions, planning your strategic market entry with the risks identified in advance. -
Strategic financing and grants
We plan which government incentives can be used for your costly R&D, testing and certification expenses. We match the eligible activities, from international promotion to office set-up and from trade fairs to trademark registration, with suitable support programmes. Then we run the application for the eligible part of your growth budget ourselves.
Our solutions for the defence and aerospace sector
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FIX model
International Trade Consulting (UTD®)
Who it’s forCompanies that want buyer research and strategic guidance
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FIX model
Hands-on Export and Business Development (KİVİG®)
Who it’s forCompanies that want a foreign trade team working in the field
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FIX model
Targeted Export Contact (HİT®)
Who it’s forCompanies that want direct contact with buyers in the target market
Client results
- Companies served
- 250+
- Active export clients
- 50+
- Target countries
- 150+
- Exports achievedto date
- 250 M $
Figures are compiled from FIX records and updated from a single source.
Some of the companies we work with
How do you export defence and aerospace products?
Exporting defence and aerospace products starts with choosing the right target market based on data. You then complete requirements such as AS9100 certification and export licences in advance.
The decisive step is reaching the purchasing decision-maker directly. FIX runs contact with prime contractors and local defence authorities, market data and government support planning within a single team; we don’t just hand you a report, we implement the process with you.
- Product and capacity analysisWe clarify your product group (mostly HS chapters 88 and 93), production capacity and export readiness.
- Target market selectionWe match the large and fast-growing markets in TİM data with your product and set the order of priority.
- Regulatory and document complianceWe plan target market requirements such as AS9100 and export licences, along with the testing and certification steps.
- Direct contact with buyersWe reach the people who make the buying decision and manage meetings and quotations with you.
- Support planningWe plan trade fair, promotion, certification and market research costs around the right government support.
What support exists for defence and aerospace exports?
A significant share of defence and aerospace companies’ export costs can be financed through government support. Examples include testing and certification, international trade fairs and promotion. Support is open to companies registered in Türkiye. Foreign investors can apply once they have set up a company in Türkiye.
The right support depends on the cost item and company size; the relevant institution makes the final decision, and we prepare your application in its strongest form for that assessment.
- R&D and prototype support (TÜBİTAK 1501/1507)We identify suitable support programmes for the costly R&D, testing and prototype stages of developing a new defence system, and we manage the application process. Incentives ease the financing burden of the development project.
- Global Supply Chain (GSC) SupportOn the road to becoming an approved supplier to global aerospace and defence companies, you invest in machinery, software and quality control. We manage the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Project application for these investments. The support eases the burden of the investment that brings your production line up to global standards.
- Grant support for design and certification costsWe plan suitable grant mechanisms for the sector’s costly technical tests, calibrations and certification. We also manage the application for the certification and promotion costs you incur while preparing for international tenders.
What should defence and aerospace exporters watch for?
- AS9100 standards and strategic certification: In aerospace and defence exports, a quality certificate is not an option but a requirement. Completing AS9100 and sector-specific certification is the first step towards getting your products into the supply chains of global prime contractors and Tier-1 suppliers.
- Compliance with national and international security regulations: Exports of defence products are subject to end-user documents, controlled goods lists and special government-to-government permits. Managing these legal processes and export licensing protocols correctly the first time protects the project timeline.
- R&D-led cooperation and offset management: In defence tenders, selling a product is not enough; meeting local industrial participation (offset) commitments is essential. Building long-term, technology transfer-focused partnerships with local defence authorities and strategic partners in the target market builds a lasting market share.
- Document timeline: Planning certificate and export permit lead times back from your tender and delivery schedule means the project is not kept waiting.
- Support timing: Planning eligible expenditure before any payment is made means you don’t lose support you’re entitled to.
Other services
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Exports
Export Consulting
We run the export process with you, from market selection to order talks with buyers.
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Exports
Market Entry Project
A data-driven export roadmap; 50% of the cost can be covered by Ministry support.
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Exports
Target Market Research Report
We use data to show where your product is in demand, then prioritise those markets.
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Exports
Potential Customer List
We deliver a list of importers and decision-makers who fit your product, with verified contact details.
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Grants and incentives
Export Support
We plan trade fair, promotion and market entry costs with Ministry of Trade support.
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Corporate Development
TURQUALITY® Consulting
We run the TURQUALITY® process end to end, from application to audit and spending management.
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Grants and incentives
TÜBİTAK Consulting
We design and run your R&D and innovation projects under the TÜBİTAK programme that fits you.
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Grants and incentives
KOSGEB Consulting
We manage SME applications for start-up, capacity and digital transformation support.
Frequently asked questions
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How much does Türkiye export in defence and aerospace?According to TİM data, Türkiye’s defence and aerospace industry exports between January and…
According to TİM data, Türkiye’s defence and aerospace industry exports between January and August 2026 reached USD 6.3 billion, up 16.2% compared with the same period last year. Over the last 12 months they totalled USD 10.89 billion (+29.3%). Source: TİM consolidated export registration figures, 31 August 2026.
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How do you start exporting defence and aerospace products?You start exporting defence and aerospace products by clarifying your product’s HS code (GTİP)…
You start exporting defence and aerospace products by clarifying your product’s HS code (GTİP) classification, mostly chapters 88 and 93, and the target market’s requirements. These include AS9100 and export licences. In defence, the first task is strategic certification management; we put the licence and certificate timeline ahead of every step. At the Initial Analysis (Check-Up) meeting, we plan target country selection and buyer contact within regulatory limits.
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How do you choose a target market for defence and aerospace exports?In defence and aerospace, the target market is chosen by weighing AS9100 and strategic…
In defence and aerospace, the target market is chosen by weighing AS9100 and strategic certification requirements and compliance with national and international security regulations. R&D cooperation and offset opportunities also count. We read these criteria alongside demand data to rank the countries best suited to your product.
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Which grant and incentive programmes can defence and aerospace companies apply for?Defence and aerospace companies can apply for the TÜBİTAK 1501/1507 programmes (both open to…
Defence and aerospace companies can apply for the TÜBİTAK 1501/1507 programmes (both open to SMEs only) for the R&D and prototype stages, as well as for Global Supply Chain (GSC) competency projects and support towards design and certification costs. For trade fair and promotion spending, the Ministry of Trade’s Market Entry Certificate, International Trade Fair and Promotion support schemes are also available. You can screen for suitable programmes with the AIx® Incentive Robot; the final assessment rests with the relevant institution.
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Which documents do you need to export defence and aerospace products?Requirements vary by target market, but AS9100 certification and export licences are often…
Requirements vary by target market, but AS9100 certification and export licences are often required; the products are mostly classified under HS chapters 88 and 93. Testing and certification costs can be planned under Market Entry Certificate Support.
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When should you apply for support in defence and aerospace exports?In defence and aerospace, plan your support application before the AS9100 and export licence…
In defence and aerospace, plan your support application before the AS9100 and export licence processes and trade fair, promotion and market research spending begin. Some support requires an application or pre-approval before you spend. Because licences and documents must be complete before the first shipment, we build the support timeline around your delivery and trade fair plan.
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How does FIX work with defence and aerospace companies?Together with defence and aerospace companies, FIX runs certification compliance, data-driven…
Together with defence and aerospace companies, FIX runs certification compliance, data-driven export strategy and support planning. We use UTD® to research prime contractors and integrators and KİVİG® to run international business development in the field. HİT® covers targeted contact with procurement officials; we settle on the right model for your project at the Initial Analysis (Check-Up) meeting.