Turkish defence industry eyes opportunity in Ukraine
Major Turkish defence companies are increasingly looking to position themselves in the Ukrainian market, attempting to promote their products and services countrywide and partnering with local companies to enhance sales opportunities.
Roketsan, Turkey’s rocket and missile systems manufacturer, is confident that a wide range of its products and services could draw attention of the Ukrainian Armed Forces as well as internal security institutions as the country struggles to overcome political instability and tries to put an end to the military conflict in its eastern regions.
Products that Rocketsan is promoting to the Ukrainian market include L-UMTAS/UMTAS guided long range anti-tank
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