Turkey expands defence sector reach in Latin America through Santiago trade fair

Chile's capital Santiago hosted Latin America's largest defence and space fair, where eight Turkish companies exhibited military and aerospace technology to regional buyers and governments. The Turkish participation reflects Ankara's strategic push to diversify defence exports beyond traditional Middle Eastern and NATO markets into Latin America. This expansion signals Turkey's growing ambitions as a global defence contractor competing with established Western and Russian suppliers. The fair demonstrates how regional defence industries are leveraging trade shows to build diplomatic and commercial ties across continents.