Turkey has reportedly finalized plans to establish a military drone production facility in Pakistan, marking a significant expansion of defence cooperation between the two countries, Bloomberg reported. The facility will assemble drones using components from Turkey, including stealth-capable and long-range models.
This initiative is part of Ankara’s broader strategy to involve Pakistan in its fifth-generation fighter aircraft programme. Under existing joint agreements, Turkey is also collaborating with Pakistan on the construction of naval combat vessels and has upgraded dozens of F-16 fighter jets.
Turkey’s defence exports have grown by 30% in the past 11 months, reaching $7.5 billion in 2025, reflecting the country’s robust defence industry. Turkish Aerospace Industries, which opened its first office in Pakistan in 2019, remains a key supplier, providing 30 ATA and 1,229 helicopters under a $1.5 billion contract.
Officials say these joint ventures highlight Pakistan’s growing military capabilities and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations. Earlier this month, Turkey’s Minister of Energy Alparslan Bayraktar visited Pakistan’s General Headquarters and met Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, discussing expanded cooperation in defence and energy sectors and reaffirming mutual commitment to regional stability.
