Chinese army media praises rapid progress of Turkish drone maker

Turkish drone-maker Baykar has made rapid advances thanks to the progress of the Turkish defense industry, which surged ahead using indigenous resources, the Chinese army’s media outlet said, Report informs, citing Anadolu.

Pointing to the performance of the Bayraktar TB-2 during recent conflicts (such as the war in Karabakh) as a UAV used for both reconnaissance and attack, the PLA Daily highlighted that the drone proved to be not only effective against tanks but also posed a significant challenge to conventional air systems.

Pointing out that Baykar's UAVs, which have shown superior performance on and off the battlefield, have experienced a sales boom in recent years, the article said the drones have been sold to nearly 20 countries.