STRATEGIC ANALYSIS IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO INCREASE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS IN NATIONAL AND NATO PROCESSES

Abstract

The management of the interrelated processes of planning, budgeting, production, and supply chain logistics, as well as human resources and information sharing, is of paramount importance in the ecosystem of Türkiye's defense industrial system. Any disruption in this system could impede the timely provision of the necessary armaments for the readiness of the Turkish Armed Forces and Security Forces. Given the shifting global security landscape and its strategic geopolitical position, it is imperative that Türkiye possess a robust defense industry that can make technological leaps and advancements. This can be achieved through a collaborative effort that places a greater emphasis on research and development (R&D/Ar-Ge), swiftly addressing identified issues, enhancing the defense industrial ecosystem, and fostering organizations that possess critical technologies and a capacity for learning through a comprehensive approach. In this context, the acquisition and dissemination of information is of great import, and companies engaged in defense industry activities can effectively contribute and enhance interaction with national and NATO processes through the utilization of empirical and descriptive methods, as well as by adhering to certain recommendations for optimal results.