![]() They are also worried that the next government might undermine Türkiye’s defense, energy and diplomatic capabilities. That is why Turkish voters aren’t just concerned about the possibility of the opposition potentially undermining the fight against the PKK and the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) terrorists. Hardly anyone has forgotten that Türkiye used to rely on the United States and Israel for drones. The armed drones alone increased the country’s capacity in many areas, including the fight against PKK terrorists, defense exports and supporting our allies. They made a serious mistake by threatening to “touch” the private sector in an attempt to target the government’s strengths. ![]() ![]() That is why Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the opposition bloc’s presidential candidate and Republican People's Party (CHP) chairperson, and Ali Babacan, who chairs the Democracy and Progress Party (DEVA), encountered backlash over their partly critical statements about the defense industry. It is important to recall that the AK Party government’s achievements and initiatives in the fields of defense, energy and diplomacy effectively transformed Türkiye’s national identity. Its achievements restore the population’s confidence, highlight the importance of independence and put national interests first. In other words, the defense industry represents a combination of Erdoğan’s "politics of work" and the Turkish people’s hopes for the future. Those products also attest to the country’s technological progress and human capital.įurthermore, as Erdoğan underscores, such projects help the Turkish people in their country’s ability to ensure their safety, combat terrorism and look out for its interests abroad. For the record, the opposition does not quite know how to address that particular issue because building warplanes, armed drones and ships isn’t just about national pride. It goes without saying that the defense industry’s immense success remains among the main factors contributing to President Erdoğan’s reputation ahead of this month’s elections. Interestingly enough, the AK Party has been around for 21 years yet remains miles ahead of all other political parties, including the Republican People’s Party (CHP), thanks to its massive strides toward modernization. Türkiye’s ability to combine its hard and soft powers led to the active use of its defense products in Syria, Iraq, Libya and Karabakh – which marked the beginning of a new chapter. None of the current achievements would have been possible had the AK Party’s fight against domestic and foreign tutelage failed or Erdoğan lacked the political will needed. Such integrated investments in defense, technology and energy are intended to consolidate Türkiye’s independence and active role in the international arena. All those steps are geared toward reaching and surpassing the “level of contemporary civilization” and are part of a holistic strategy. Again, one might imagine the extent of this ongoing revolution by considering that Erdoğan spent the weekend at Teknofest, a technology and aerospace festival that attracts millions of people.
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