Japan expresses interest in defense industry partnership with Turkey

During the Turkic World Dialogue Forum held in Ankara, Ken Moriyasu, a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, highlighted the potential for strategic cooperation between Japan and Turkey. Moriyasu noted that both nations play unique roles in maintaining the balance of power across Eurasia, suggesting that Japan is eager to collaborate with Turkey in the defense industry.

The forum included a panel titled “New Power Areas: The Future of the Turkish Defense Industry,” moderated by Prof. Dr. Nurşin Ateşoğlu Güney. The discussion focused on the evolving security architecture within the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) and the broader Eurasian geography.

Prof. Dr. Güney emphasized that geopolitical pressures and supply chain challenges are driving increased cooperation among Turkic states. Beyond traditional military equipment, the panel addressed the strategic importance of cybersecurity, technology transfer, artificial intelligence, and information security as the region moves toward more institutionalized defense cooperation.