Turkish defense firm Baykar is planning to establish a manufacturing facility for military drones in Pakistan, marking a significant expansion of the company’s global reach and deepening industrial ties with a key regional ally.
According to a report by Bloomberg, the move is part of a broader push that has seen Baykar’s aerospace sector rise to international prominence in recent years. After Ukraine, Baykar is strongly pushing for joint development with Italy and Pakistan.
The plan to set up production on Pakistani soil underscores the growing ambition of Baykar to become a major international manufacturer, moving beyond merely selling finished products from Turkey to establishing overseas industrial bases.
While specific details regarding which models will be produced, the timeline for the facility’s construction, or the financial value of the investment were not immediately detailed in initial reports, the strategic implications are significant. Baykar is already working with Pakistan’s National Aerospace & Technology Park (NASTP) to produce smart munitions and swarm drones.
Baykar Technology has gained worldwide attention due to the battlefield performance of its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company’s Bayraktar TB2, in particular, has been widely publicized for its effectiveness in conflicts in Syria, Libya, Nagorno-Karabakh, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. This combat-proven record has generated substantial international demand for Baykar’s products.
For Pakistan, hosting a Baykar drone production facility represents a major boost to its defence modernisation efforts. The strong existing political and military relations between Islamabad and Ankara provide a solid foundation for this deepening corporate cooperation.
The establishment of joint production facilities is a key step in maturing relationships from a simple buyer-seller dynamic to a strategic industrial partnership. This move indicates that Baykar views Pakistan not just as an export market, but as a long-term partner in its manufacturing ecosystem.
If realized, the facility in Pakistan could potentially serve as a regional hub for Baykar technology in Asia, further cementing the company’s emerging status as a formidable standalone player in the global arms trade.
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