https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkey-plans-229-defense-spending-boost-over-three-years-to-advance-domestic-military-techContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkey-plans-229-defense-spending-boost-over-three-years-to-advance-domestic-military-techhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkey-plans-229-defense-spending-boost-over-three-years-to-advance-domestic-military-tech#u61299Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:35:57 +0000Turkey plans to increase its defense spending by 229 percent over the next three years to advance domestic military technology and boost domestic arms production. Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz announced the target as part of the Mid-Term Economic Program spanning from 2027 through 2029. The substantial financial expansion aims to transform the nation's defense sector and enhance advanced military technology capabilities. Alongside the defense funding surge, officials adjusted broader economic projections, including a higher inflation forecast and long-term economic growth targets.W