Analysis of Turkey's Defense Systems Acquisition Policy

摘要

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the benefits and challenges of Turkey's defense systems acquisition policy. The primary focus is on policy effects on the defense industry and how the policy has changed the structure of the defense industry since its implementation. The research compares Turkey's defense industry with that of other countries, and explores its relative position. Defense industry policies of first- and second-tier countries are identified to provide insights and a comparative baseline about best practices. Finally, the research evaluates the future challenges of the Turkish defense industry and makes recommendations based on this evaluation. The primary research question addressed is How did Turkey's defense systems acquisition policy affect the defense industry over a decade. Other research questions that this paper addresses are as follows: What are the global trends in defense spending/military expenditure; What are the global trends in the defense market; What are the defense industry policies of first- and second- tier countries; What is Turkey's defense industry policy; What are the sub- strategies to achieve the domestic industry objectives; Why is having a domestic defense industry important for Turkey; What is the relationship between defense spending and defense industry sales; How did Turkish policy affect its defense industry sales; How did this policy affect money allocated for research and development; How did this policy affect offset applications; How did this policy affect current program structures; and What are the future challenges of the Turkish defense industry.