Turkey has achieved a historic milestone by exporting warships for the first time, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Sunday. The sale, finalized through an agreement with Romania, marks Turkey’s entry into the international warship export market. Romania, a member of both NATO and the European Union, will receive the warships under the terms of the deal. This development signifies a growing capability within Turkey’s defense industry and its increasing role as a defense supplier. Details of the specific warships included in the agreement were not immediately disclosed. The export is expected to strengthen defense cooperation between Turkey and Romania, as well as Turkey’s position within the transatlantic alliance. This sale represents a significant economic and strategic achievement for Turkey.