President of Defence Industries Prof. Dr. Ismail Demir answered questions of Turkey's leading defence magazines via domestic video conferencing system. Answering the questions of C4Defence, Demir made important statements about the Turkish defence sector's post-COVID-19 period plans.

Professor Dr. Demir stated that their targets have not changed for the period after COVID-19. While the advantages of the new period are stated to be in itself, he told that the position taken by the sector during the epidemic period may bring advantage in terms of perception. Demir pointed the result of the bad situation in the West, but noted the absence of such a problem for Turkey and announced the continuation of non-stop deliveries. Industry's studies will provide advantages for Turkey in advancing the process of maintaining discipline and explained the progress without disturbing the international outlook could change. President of the Defence Industries added that new steps were taken with the health sector in the process and that they brought positive results.

As an answer to the “Thanks to the effective joint work during the pre-epidemic times Defence Industry Exporters Association (Savunma Sanayi İhracatçılar Birliği / SSI) and the Defense Industry Directorate, exports increased significantly.” question of C4Defence, Prof. Demir said: “We have to go down to every suitable area we see in front of us. We already had classic markets and target markets. These goals will not change. I do not think there will be a differentiation in the market before and after COVID-19, but the perception is that it is possible for us to stand out a little more because of the Western countries' experience in the process. “

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