Mehmet Fatih Kacır

This commentary examines Türkiye’s National Technology Move as a timely and determined response to major shifts in the global industrial and geopolitical landscape. Far beyond a conventional policy plan, it signals a decisive commitment to advancing technological capability and achieving innovation leadership on the global stage. By highlighting tangible progress in key areas—such as indigenous defense systems, electric mobility, satellite programs, artificial intelligence, and the twin digital-green transformation—it shows how strategic coherence across policy, industry, and talent can build sustainable technological capacity. Finally, it argues that Türkiye’s commitment to technological sovereignty and inclusive innovation will shape its role as a trusted producer, global partner, and inspiring example for other emerging economies navigating the complex dynamics of the 21st century’s technology-driven global order.