Türkiye and Kazakhstan Expand Defense Industry Cooperation

Türkiye and Kazakhstan agreed to diversify and deepen their defense industry cooperation during bilateral talks at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on October 28, 2026. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and a visiting delegation to discuss the strengthening of ties between the two nations.

Haluk Gorgun, head of Türkiye's Secretariat of Defense Industries, stated that the partnership will operate on a "win-win basis." He emphasized Türkiye's commitment to providing competitive defense products and supporting joint production initiatives with partner nations.

Gorgun characterized the defense partnership as a key pillar of the bilateral relationship and a contribution to the security and prosperity of the Turkic world.