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NAFIKOV I. Z. The evolution of Turkey’s defense industry policy after the 2016 coup attempt. Izvestiya of Saratov University. History. International Relations, 2026, vol. 26, iss. 2, pp. 217-223. DOI: 10.18500/1819-4907-2026-26-2-217-223, EDN: NOMIQW

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10.18500/1819-4907-2026-26-2-217-223
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NOMIQW

The evolution of Turkey’s defense industry policy after the 2016 coup attempt

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NAFIKOV ILSUR Zakirzyanovich, Kazan (Volga region) Federal University
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This article analyzes the transformation of Turkey’s national policy regarding the development of its defense industry, set against the backdrop of a fundamental reassessment of security approaches following the attempted coup d’état on July 15, 2016. The research examines the economic dilemmas of defense industry development, including finding the optimal level of defense spending and analyzing the dual impact of the defense sector on Turkey’s economy. Based on an analysis of global trends in the arms market, the study concludes that Ankara’s policy is focused on overcoming structural dependence on foreign suppliers and strengthening its position as an independent regional actor.

Key words: 
Turkish defense industry
Turkey’s security policy
strategic autonomy
defense expenditures
defense industry and economic growth
national security
bayraktar uav
geopolitics of Turkey
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Received: 
02.11.2025
Accepted: 
10.01.2026
Published: 
30.06.2026
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