BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace 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 together with BAE Systems’ combat air experts, to explore common opportunities on uncrewed systems.

Dave Holmes, Managing Director, BAE Systems FalconWorks division, 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.”

Turkish Aerospace CEO Dr. Mehmet Demiroğlu, said: “The agreement builds on the strong existing relationship between both companies and will allow us to bring our already proven uncrewed systems capabilities to new heights. We want to jointly explore how we can accelerate progress and new market opportunities in this field.”

BAE Systems provides some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. The company employs a skilled workforce of around 110,000 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, BAE Systems develops, engineers, manufactures and supports products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

Since its establishment in 1973, Turkish Aerospace has advanced confidently toward ever-greater goals with the capabilities it has developed and the experience it has gained. With groundbreaking initiatives in the defense and aerospace industries, shaping the future with its position as a technology leader, the company not only spearheads the defense and aerospace industry in Türkiye but also continues to strengthen its position among the top global players.