Turkish Aerospace and BAE Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic alliance to explore opportunities to collaborate on the development of uncrewed air systems (UAS).The agreement will see experts from Turkish Aerospace, Türkiye’s leading aerospace and Defence company work with BAE Systems’ combat air experts, and work together to explore common opportunities on uncrewed systems.
Dave Holmes, Managing Director, BAE Systems FalconWorks, said: “We see this as the start of a deep and meaningful alliance between our two organisations, each bringing complementary skills and capabilities to the table and a strong portfolio of uncrewed assets which we can leverage and combine to create a range of compelling and cost-effective solutions.”
Mehmet Demiroğlu, CEO of Turkish Aerospace, said: “With long experience in merging and integrating the capabilities of local and global companies, Turkish Aerospace is now exploring the opportunity to cooperate with BAE Systems in order to bring the already proven capabilities of uncrewed systems to new heights. We would like to jointly approach to accelerate progress, to investigate further opportunities of market access and to explore cooperation opportunities regarding uncrewed technologies.”
Since its establishment in 1973, Turkish Aerospace has advanced confidently toward ever-growing goals with the capabilities it has developed and the experience it has gained. With its position as a technology leader, the company not only spearheads the defense and aviation industry in Türkiye but also stands among the world’s leading aerospace companies. With nearly 16,000 employees, Turkish Aerospace continues to drive groundbreaking initiatives in the defense and aerospace industries, shaping the future with its pioneering spirit.
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