Türkiye supports NATO's new 5% defence spending target and says it has already surpassed the previous 2% benchmark, according to a Turkish defense ministry source.
A Turkish defense ministry source said on Thursday that Türkiye fully backs NATO’s recent decision to raise its defence spending goal to 5% of GDP by 2035.
The source noted that Türkiye already exceeds the previous 2% target and remains one of the alliance’s top five contributors in terms of operations and missions.
NATO allies adopted the new goal at the recent summit, citing ongoing security threats from Russia and the importance of reinforcing civil and military resilience.
The updated pledge includes allocating at least 3.5% of GDP to core defence spending and 1.5% to related infrastructure.
Türkiye, NATO’s second-largest army, has reportedly met all alliance capability requirements and continues to invest in domestic defense industries.
These efforts include the development of unmanned systems, hypersonic weapons, missile systems, and a nationwide "Steel Dome" air defense network. Plans are also underway for next-generation carriers, frigates, and tanks.
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