Türkiye’s 2026 defence budget marks a turning point in national security planning. The government allocated ₺2.15 trillion for defence and internal security to reinforce technological autonomy and strategic readiness. The figures were shared by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz during the 2026 Central Government Budget Bill Press Briefing at the Presidential Complex in Ankara.
Key Facts
- Defence & Security Allocation: ₺2.15 trillion (₺1.20 trillion defence + ₺953 billion security)
- Türkiye’s GDP Projection (2026): ₺77 trillion
- Total Budget: ₺18.9 trillion
- Defence Share: ≈ 11 % of total expenditure
- Education Budget: ₺2.9 trillion
- Healthcare Budget: ₺3.3 trillion
- Disaster Recovery: ₺653 billion
- Agricultural Support: ₺888 billion
Türkiye 2026 Defence Budget Spending Reflects Strategic Priorities
The Türkiye 2026 defence budget confirms the government’s focus on protecting sovereignty and boosting innovation. The ₺2.15 trillion investment supports armed‑forces modernisation, indigenous production, and R&D under the Milli Teknoloji Hamlesi (National Technology Initiative).
Funds will expand air‑defence networks, unmanned systems, naval assets, and cyber capabilities. The budget also sustains cooperation between ASELSAN, ROKETSAN, TUSAŞ, and SAHA İstanbul, Türkiye’s leading defence and aerospace cluster. Through these partnerships, domestic systems replace imports while exports grow.
Security and Resilience
The government assigned ₺953 billion to internal‑security institutions, including the Ministry of Interior, Gendarmerie, and Coast Guard. These funds strengthen border defence, counter‑terrorism, and infrastructure security.
After the 2023 earthquakes, an additional ₺653 billion was set for disaster‑resilience programmes. The aim is to keep critical bases and logistics hubs operational during crises.
Industrial Base and Defence Exports
Türkiye’s industrial support package of ₺713 billion encourages export‑oriented production. Incentives through the Ministry of Industry and Technology include innovation grants, SME credits, and employer‑insurance subsidies.
Defence exports topped USD 5.5 billion in 2024. Growth is set to continue as Türkiye expands global partnerships in UAVs, munitions, and naval systems.
Fiscal Balance and Growth Vision
The Türkiye 2026 defence budget aligns with broader fiscal discipline. The government projects a 3.5 % budget deficit, reduced to 2.7 % excluding disaster spending. Yılmaz called the plan “a balance between responsibility and ambition,” aiming to place Türkiye among high‑income, high‑technology nations.
“With this budget, we continue our march toward a stronger and more secure Türkiye,” said Vice President Yılmaz.
