ABSTRACT

This book explores Turkish military innovation since the Cold War. The major questions addressed are how Türkiye has been able to innovate, the production of new weapon systems, its philosophical background, how the country overcame bureaucratic and economic obstacles, and how these innovations resonated in military doctrine and organization.

Focusing on two main defense industry projects that trigger an overall change in the military doctrine and organization, the text examines the innovative inclinations of the Turkish military realm and reveals the societal, economic and political consequences of military innovation. This book fills a gap in the literature by providing an interdisciplinary and comprehensive overview of Turkish military innovation. Contributors include those involved in and affected by the military innovation process, as well as scholars who monitor the process using primary sources.

Military Innovation in Türkiye will appeal to academics, politicians and military professionals interested in understanding the evolution of the Turkish military.

chapter |15 pages

Introduction

Turkish Versus Western Military Innovation

chapter 1|18 pages

Turks' Pragmatic Solutions

The Philosophy Behind Defense Technology

chapter 2|22 pages

The Turkish Defense Industry in the Post-Cold War Era

Bound to Emerge

chapter 4|20 pages

The Flagship of the Turkish Defense Industry

The Route to MİLGEM

chapter 5|27 pages

From Systemic Emulation to Military Innovation

Turkish Drones and International Politics

chapter 6|27 pages

Military Innovation in the Context of Irregular Warfare

The British, American, and Turkish Militaries

chapter 7|21 pages

The Transformation of the Turkish Armed Forces

Lessons Learned in Counterterrorism Operations

chapter 8|17 pages

Military Innovation and Turkish Society

Toward a Post-Heroic Warfare?

chapter 9|15 pages

Quick-Impact Approach in Information Warfare

Turkish Experience

chapter |9 pages

Conclusion

The Manifest and Latent Sources of Turkish Military Innovation