Erdogan: We’re developing our defense capabilities despite the secret and public embargo
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his government is constantly working to improve Türkiye’s defense capabilities despite the secret and public embargo imposed by allied countries against it at times.
This came in a speech addressed via phone to the Turkish forces participating in the “Sea Wolf-2024” military drill in the eastern Mediterranean.
President Erdogan pointed out that the recent developments in the region remind once again of the importance of the slogan “Strong Army, Strong Turkiye”.
“Based on this fact, we have been making intensive efforts for 21 years (since his Justice and Development Party (AKP) took power in Turkiye) to increase the deterrence power of our army, which is the apple of our eyes, enhance its capabilities and provide it with the latest defense equipment,” he said.
Erdogan stressed that his government attaches particular great importance to ensuring that the Turkish navy is equipped at the highest level in terms of equipment and personnel.
He praised the achievements of the Turkish defense industries, especially the TGGG Anatolia, which is the world’s first combat drone ship, the fifth-generation Kaan fighter aircraft, the Bayraktar, Kızılelma and Phoenix drones, as well as air defense systems, armored vehicles and electronic warfare systems.
“We’re constantly developing our defense capabilities despite the covert and overt embargoes sometimes imposed by our allies,” the Turkish president added.
The Sea Wolf-2024 military drill will take place in the eastern Mediterranean between May 7 and 18.
