Turkey Accelerates Missile Production Amid Fears of Wider War

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered officials to increase the production of medium and long-range missiles in light of the Israel-Iran conflict, an acceleration of plans to develop a strong home-grown industry.

The move comes as Israel and Iran exchange salvos for the fifth day in a row, raising fears about a spread of the war to other countries in the oil-rich Middle East. Several geopolitical flashpoints have pushed countries to boost defense spending in recent months, and Turkey aspires to be part of that arms race.