One of the main tasks of the SSM is to re-organize and integrate the existing national industry so as to satisfy defence industry requirements, encourage new enterprises and channel them according to the integration and requirements, seek possibilities for foreign capital and technology contribution, guide enterprises and make plans for state participation in this respect.

Over the last 21 years since its establishment, and as a result of dedicated efforts, the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries has made real achievements in the creation of a modern national defence infrastructure in Turkey, with highly successful results in certain vital areas. Key defence industrial institutions have been established to meet the requirements of the Turkish Armed Forces through local sources, each of which fill an important gap in their scope of activity.

Additionally, some important capabilities have been obtained in the framework of the projects and industrialization activities. Briefly these are as follows:

• Technology infrastructure
• Export infrastructure
• Strengthening side sectors
• Restructuring industry and
• Expertise

Turkish defence industries are now able to manufacture authentic products and have a wide research and development programme in which main supporter is TÜBİTAK .

As a result of SSM projects now we have existence of a defence industry in Turkey. There are very sufficient sub-system producers, firms in Teknokent, small and medium sized enterprises, research institutions and universities.

TURKISH DEFENCE INDUSTRY RESULTS (*)
(US $)

 (*) Turkish Defence Industry Manufacturers Association Results