Paradigm Shift in Defense Industry: From Technology Dependence to Autonomy

The traditional NATO model established a clear hierarchy in arms production—powerful economies (the US and major European countries) were the producers, while other countries were in the consumer role. This system operated this way for decades.

However, recent developments are disrupting these balances. Especially Turkey has radically changed this structure with its own defense industry capacity. Now, if there is no dependence on technology, there is production capacity.

In strategic areas such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Turkey has surpassed many countries worldwide. This is not just an economic success—it signifies a profound shift in geopolitical balances. Industrial autonomy has become a fundamental element of national power projection.

This shift in the defense technology center is a clear indicator that the global power balance is being rewritten.