Turkey's Military Modernization: From Fighter Jets to Drone Carriers.

Turkish President Erdogan is using the country's defense industry as part of his electoral strategy ahead of the May 14 general election. Erdogan has recently unveiled a number of new military products, including a flagship amphibious assault ship, a national battle tank, and a range of drones and fighter jets. The move is aimed at presenting Erdogan as a leader who can deliver concrete results, while the opposition struggles to maintain unity. Recent polls indicate that the presidential race will likely go to a runoff, with every vote counting in what is expected to be a tight race.