Why are some Southeast Asian states buying Turkish warships, jets and missiles?

Why are some Southeast Asian states buying Turkish warships, jets and missiles?

Turkish arms deals and deployment by Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines have made the news recently, putting the spotlight on this non-traditional source of weapons.

Southeast Asia Turns to Ankara: Why Turkish Arms Deals Are Reshaping Regional Defense Architecture

Turkish arms contracts, deliveries, and deployments by Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines over the past two years have shone a spotlight on this non-traditional source of military hardware. For decades, Southeast Asian militaries largely relied on Western suppliers such as the United States, France, and the United Kingdom—or occasionally on Russia and China—for major acquisitions. Now, Turkish defence firms are carving out a seat at the ta…