France, Germany, and Italy fell behind. The domestic production rate in the defense industry carried Turkey to the top.

Türkiye has reached an 83% localization rate in its defense industry, surpassing European peers including France, Germany, and Italy, according to a comparison of domestic content ratios across the continent. The figure places Türkiye at the top of the ranking and marks a shift from its historical reliance on foreign suppliers for key defense platforms. The localization push has been driven by Turkish defense manufacturers expanding domestic production of components and systems, reducing dependence on imported technology. The comparison highlights how Türkiye's defense industrial base has deepened relative to larger European economies, though the article did not specify the exact localization rates for France, Germany, or Italy. Watchers will focus on whether Türkiye can sustain the 83% rate as it pursues next-generation platforms and export ambitions.