Another important agreement between Turkey and Brazil in the field of defense industry has been approved by the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Turkish Grand National Assembly. The defense industry cooperation agreement aims to meet Brazil’s defense industry product needs through the Turkish defense industry and to develop defense industry cooperation for the benefit of both countries.

The agreement regulates joint production and technology transfer, mutual procurement of defense industry products, the sale of jointly produced products to third countries, and the provision of market opportunities for Turkish defense industry products. Last year, Turkey also made its first jet engine export to Brazil.

Deputy Foreign Minister Mehmet Kemal Bozay, while briefing members of parliament on the agreement with Brazil, reminded them that Brazil is the country that spends the most on the defense industry in the Latin America and Caribbean region, with a budget of $25 billion. Bozay stated, “ Our relations with Brazil in the defense industry have gained momentum. We are focusing on expanding our cooperation beyond the purchase and sale of weapons, ammunition, and non-lethal materials, and developing joint projects and technologies. Currently, TUSAŞ has signed memoranda of understanding with Brazil-based Akaer Engenharia and Embraer. We are working on establishing a joint aircraft production platform with TUSAŞ and Embraer. Furthermore, we are holding discussions with the same company regarding the joint production of TUSAŞ’s AKSUNGUR and ANKA series UAVs, taking into account Brazilian needs. There are also connections regarding jet engines. On the other hand, ROKETSAN and Baykar are holding discussions with Brazilian companies regarding the sale of defense industry products .”