(Asien) Türkische Streitkräfte

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Turkey pushes button for national UAV program

Defense industry analysis
TUSAS has been tasked with developing a UAV prototype 'that will have features similar to those of the US-made Predator.' The government has earmarked $30 million for the development phase of Turkey's national UAV program

ANKARA – Exclusive by TDN Defense Desk

As tensions mount between the United States and Iran over Tehran's nuclear activities, there are reports in the U.S. media suggesting that U.S. drones, or unmanned small aircraft, have been carrying out reconnaissance missions over the Islamic republic's territory.

The objective is twofold. First, as long as the drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), operate undetected in Iran's skies in search of traces of nuclear facilities by taking pictures, recording video or collecting atmospheric samples, valuable information is gained.

The Undersecretariat for the Defense Industry (SSM) has recently inked a deal with Turkish Aircraft Industries (TUSAS) for the development of a UAV prototype "that will have features similar to those of the U.S.-made Predator." (...)

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Nachdem sich bereits 108 Harpy Attack und 48 CUTLASS/HAROP Dronen zur Bekämpfung feindlicher Radarsysteme und Air Defence Systeme im Inventar der türkischen Streitkräfte befinden, nun diese erfreuliche Entwicklung.