BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop new uncrewed air systems, expanding industrial cooperation between the UK and Türkiye in advanced aviation technology.

The agreement will bring together Turkish Aerospace’s design and production expertise with BAE Systems’ experience in combat air and autonomy.

According to the companies, the partnership will focus on identifying shared projects and developing scalable, cost-effective uncrewed aircraft solutions.

Dave Holmes, Managing Director of BAE Systems’ FalconWorks division, said the deal marks “the start of a deep and meaningful alliance” between the two organisations. He added that both firms will “leverage and combine their complementary skills and capabilities to create a range of compelling and cost-effective solutions.”

Turkish Aerospace CEO Dr Mehmet Demiroğlu said the collaboration builds on an already close relationship and offers the potential to “bring our proven uncrewed systems capabilities to new heights.”

He added that the companies aim to “jointly explore how we can accelerate progress and new market opportunities in this field.”

George Allison
George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison

6 COMMENTS

  1. Is it me or is the UK and Turkey having a bit of a rapprochement moment. The Anglo Turkish relationship seems to be one of really positive elements of Brexit… especially because we are in the same geostrategic region..it’s good for Turkey has the UK has some of the tec industries that Turkey would like as well as a nice market for Turkey to tap into.. we get an ally with a lot of scope for growth a big future market and gives us more influence in an important region.

  2. We also have an MOU to develop a convenience store and barber shop partnership with Turkey. Also, can we have the £2 billion we loaned you for your railway?

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