Turkey vows to become global player in defense industry

People take part in a local election rally in Ankara, Turkey, March 23, 2019. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the country is set to become a global player in the defense industry, local Hurriyet Daily News reported on Sunday. Speaking at a local election rally in Ankara on Saturday, Erdogan said that Turkey will achieve this goal through "unique designs and advanced technology." (Xinhua/Mustafa Kaya)