CVN( Japan) A major defense equipment fair is underway in Istanbul, bringing together more than 1,700 firms from across the globe.
The five-day exhibition opened on Tuesday. Various defense technologies, including the latest in drones and defense systems, are being showcased.
Turkey’s defense industry has experienced rapid growth as an exporter of drones.
The Japanese government last year reached an agreement with Turkey, a member of NATO, to enhance defense cooperation.
Against this backdrop, officials from the two nations exchanged notes of agreement confirming their commitment to expand cooperation in the field of defense equipment.
Both sides expect private-sector firms from the two countries to strengthen ties by jointly developing defense equipment, including drones.
Fukawa Hideki, councilor for Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency, said Turkey’s defense equipment and defense industry have shown remarkable growth.
He added he believes that when the two sides share their expertise, they can create better equipment.
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