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Turkey and UK Forge $100 Billion Drone Partnership

11/8/2025

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Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Britain's BAE Systems signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on uncrewed air systems, exploring fixed-wing, rotary, and hybrid UAVs.
BAE Systems will assist with regional sales coordination.
The partnership aligns with Turkey's growing defense ties in Europe and mirrors Italy's Leonardo and Turkey's Baykar in establishing a drone joint venture, targeting the European uncrewed systems market valued over $100 billion.

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Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Britain's BAE Systems signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on uncrewed air systems, exploring fixed-wing, rotary, and hybrid UAVs.
BAE Systems will assist with regional sales coordination.
The partnership aligns with Turkey's growing defense ties in Europe and mirrors Italy's Leonardo and Turkey's Baykar in establishing a drone joint venture, targeting the European uncrewed systems market valued over $100 billion.