Turkey to boost defense spending by 229% in three-year technology push — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkey-to-boost-defense-spending-by-229-in-three-year-technology-pushContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Turkey targets 229% defense spending increase by 2029https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkey-to-boost-defense-spending-by-229-in-three-year-technology-pushhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkey-to-boost-defense-spending-by-229-in-three-year-technology-push#u61569Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:27:28 +0000Turkey plans to increase defense spending by 229% over three years to advance domestic arms production and military technology. Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz announced the figure as a cumulative target to be reached by 2029. This push for military autonomy coincides with broader economic shifts, including a revised inflation forecast of 28.4% and a GDP growth target of 5% by 2029. The government is also implementing labor participation measures such as flexible work and child care to support its economic goals.Why it mattersThe spending surge aims to reduce reliance on foreign military hardware