הצבא השני בגודלו בנאט"ו, אלפי טנקים ומעצמת כטב"מים: העוצמה הצבאית של טורקיה

הערכה

Turkey's military has become a force that cannot be ignored, as the numbers show: nearly half a million active troops, a massive tank fleet, and a homegrown drone industry. With tensions between Israel and Turkey rising and influence in Syria at stake, Ankara's independent defense industry means it can project power without relying on foreign suppliers. This is not just a regional concern but a NATO-level shift in the balance of power.