Ankara’s leading unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer announced it would produce its infamous TB2 drone platform in Italy. According to a statement released by Baykar, the Akinci UAV will also be developed in collaboration with Piaggio Aerospace. As detailed by the manufacturer, “The production of the AKINCI and TB2 UAVs – two of the most advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles currently in service – has been designated for Piaggio Aerospace’s facilities to support future market demand.”

The TB2 has proved to be a wildly popular export for Baykar, helping put Ankara on the map in terms of defense manufacturing powerhouses. The arrangement between Turkey and Italy provides Ankara with an opportunity to extend its export reach throughout Europe. Back in March, Italian manufacturer Leonardo first penned the drone........

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