Green Transformation of Defense Industry SME’s in Türkiye and the World
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17767639Keywords:
Green transformation, sustainable defense, sustainability, circular economy, SMEs, energy efficient, carbon managementAbstract
This study examines the green transformation of Turkey's defense industry within the environmental framework sustainability, economic resilience, and technological autonomy. It evaluates Turkey's recent progress in sustainability production, energy efficiency, and carbon management while providing a comparative analysis with European and NATO countries. Findings indicate that the green transformation has become a strategic necessity in the defense sector; however, structural adaptation within SME- level supply chains remains limited. Although the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) has established an essential foundation through sustainable production programs, there is still a need to strengthen financial incentives, institutional standards, and R&D- driven innovation The study proposes a comprehensive strategy integrating green finance, education, digital twin technologies, and circular economy practices to enhance environmental performance and competitiveness in the Turkish defense industry.
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