Neighbouring countries take interest in Turkish UAV

Azerbaijan, Baku, June 12 / Trend, A.Taghiyeva /



The first Turkish reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ANKA, which the country's army will receive in late June, is creating keen interest from neighbouring countries, the Sabah newspaper quotes the director general of the state-owned Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS), Muharrem Dertkasli as saying.

"Persian Gulf countries, Pakistan, other Asian one including the Turkic countries have expressed their desire to purchase ANKA drone," Dertkasli said.

He said Turkey is already at the stage of signing the relevant agreement with some countries.

Work on creating ANKA has been conducted since 2004. About 180 engineers have been involved in the project which refers to medium class vehicles with a long flight span and is the first independent type of development in Turkey in this field.

http://en.trend.az/regions/met/turkey/2036320.html

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I dont know if thats such a good idea to sell them.
We have an edge on many neighbouring countries.
The future in warfare is HALE/MALE UAVs.

Maybe, but selling them also means a substantial amount of cash to finance better versions/other models etc. It'll keep our defence industry active and therefore more capable. This is only the beginning and we're still relatively new in this. Sales mean success and good reputation.

Don't forget that the unit price would be higher for export, and we could always sell downgraded versions depending on the buying country.

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Yes you are right didnt think that far,to concerned about our current situation.