Turkish-Ukrainian Defense Cooperation: Drones, Engines, and More
n December 14, the Bayraktar Kizilelma jet-powered drone made its maiden flight from Çorlu airfield in Turkey.
Ukraine’s Military Transformation between 2014 and 2022
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Turkey-Ukraine defense cooperation
The cooperation between Ukraine’s defense industry and Turkey has been in the spotlight, with the Bayraktar TB2 armed drone arguably standing out as the most important topic.
The Turcos Are Coming: Turkey’s Growing Ties with Latin America
The jewel of the military industry, Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), has received a wide interest, securing contracts with 16 Latin American countries and capturing the attention of militaries.
Can Europe Handle Challenges Created by Russia over Ukraine?
Ukraine purchased many Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones, which changed the balance of power in the battleground.
Russian Brinkmanship in Ukraine
Most recently, Ukraine deployed Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones, which proved useful for reconnaissance flights and shooting strategic targets in the recent conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, in Syria, and in Libya.
Turkey is the New Strategic Player in Africa
This strategic relationship between Turkey and West Africa dates back hundreds of years, during the Kanem-Bornu Empire and the Ottoman State, as emphasized by the Turkish envoy in Abuja Hidayet Bayraktar.
Morocco and Turkey Are Seeking a Sustainable Partnership
VIDEO: Political Blocks in the Middle EastIn order to respond to the increasing security and economic threats due to the failed and collapsed states in the neighboring countries and to the separatist and extremist movements, Morocco bought 13 Turkish Bayraktar TB2 combat drones on September 17, 2021.
Akinci and Turkey as a Drone Power
n August 29, 2021, Baykar Savunma delivered the first batch of Bayraktar Akinci (Raider) drones to the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF).
Turkey’s UAV Breakthrough Creates Another Path to MENA
The Bayraktar TB2s immense impact on the Turkish military operations in Syria and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict created a momentum for more exports.
The Drone Warfare Revolution Has Arrived
However, Turkey then deployed Bayraktar TB2 UCAVs to support the opposing Government of National Accord (GNA).
Turco-Qatari Military Buildup and its Regional Impact
There have been other significant developments such as the very first exportation of the BAYRAKTAR TB2 tactical UAV to Qatar for a patch of 6 aircraft, 3 control stations with a training simulator.
Turkey Manufactures National UAVs, an Interview with Haluk Bayraktar
SETA Foundation's Strategy Program Director Hasan Basri Yalçın and researcher Abdullah Erboğa conducted an interview with Haluk Bayraktar, the General Manager of Baykar Makina, which presents important information regarding Turkey's position in the field.
Turkey’s Defense Industry grows steadily
The National Corvette MilGem, National Attack Helicopter T129 ATAK, National Main Battle Tank ALTAY, National Assault Rifle MPT-76, National Combat Aircraft TF-X, Turkish Light Utility Helicopter T625, Armed Hürkuş, Missiles (Cirit, Kaplan, Mızrak, Hisar, Som, Bora), National Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Bayraktar TB2, Anka and Karayel, Göktürk-1 Satellite and Armored Combat Vehicle are some examples.
