The president of this country signed several key defense agreements with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif. The two leaders formalized protocols on military and civilian personnel exchange for social and cultural cooperation.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan embarked on a significant three-nation tour this week, visiting Indonesia, Malaysia, and Pakistan. His visit left a strong impression in these countries, particularly in the defense sector. Several key defense agreements were signed between Turkey’s defense companies and these nations, which are expected to benefit Turkey’s defense industry in the long run.
Accompanying Erdogan on this Asia tour were Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, National Defense Minister Yaşar Guler, Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı, and Trade Minister Omer Bolat.
According to Turkish media reports, Erdogan’s visit to Malaysia resulted in 11 agreements being signed. One of the most notable deals was between Turkey’s Desan Shipyard and Malaysia’s Ministry of Home Affairs for the purchase of multi-purpose mission ships. While the financial details of the agreement have not been disclosed, Malaysian authorities have stated that the ships are expected to be fully operational by the first quarter of 2027. These vessels will have the capability to operate in deep waters for up to 30 consecutive days. They will also feature a helipad, two aerial drones, and four high-speed interceptor boats.
Turkey strengthens defence ties with asian countries
A senior official from the Malaysian Navy confirmed that the newly commissioned 99-meter-long vessel will accommodate 70 crew members and 30 passengers. Its primary mission will be to monitor activities in the South China Sea, focusing on detecting foreign vessel intrusions, preventing illegal fishing, and combating cross-border crimes like smuggling and human trafficking. This project is an extension of Turkey’s ongoing LMS Batch 2 Corvette program, led by STM Shipyard.
Following his visit to Malaysia, President Erdogan traveled to Indonesia for the second leg of his tour. During his stay, the two nations signed 13 agreements, including a major deal between Republicorp and Turkish defense firm Baykar to establish a drone manufacturing facility in Indonesia. According to a Republicorp press release, the joint venture will focus on the production and maintenance of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Additionally, Baykar will manufacture 60 Bayraktar TB3 drone sets in Malaysia, along with nine sets of the advanced Bayraktar Akıncı drones. The Turkish company will support Malaysia with manufacturing, technology transfer, and training, while Republicorp will assist with regulatory compliance, infrastructure development, local expertise certification, and the establishment of Indonesia’s defense ecosystem.
Turkey strengthens defence ties with Pakistan
During his visit to Pakistan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed several key defense agreements with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The two leaders formalized protocols on military and civilian personnel exchange for social and cultural cooperation, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on electronic warfare collaboration for the air force, and an agreement on training and cooperation in military healthcare. These agreements were signed by Turkey’s National Defense Minister Yaşar Guler and Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja M. Asif.
Additionally, a significant MoU was signed between Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) and Pakistan’s National Research & Development Institute (NRDI). TUSAS General Manager Mehmet Demiroglu and NRDI General Manager Javed Iqbal sealed the deal, which aims to enhance collaboration in aerospace and maritime research between the two nations.
Experts believe that Turkey is actively strengthening its defense ties with Islamic nations in West Asia that share ideological commonalities. In a similar move, Turkey had previously supplied drones to the Maldives. Analysts anticipate that these defense partnerships will continue to expand in the coming years.