Turkish company to assist Ukraine in repairing drones

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed a contract with the Turkish company BAYKAR Technology for the construction of a service center for the repair and maintenance of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in Ukraine, Report informs, citing The Odesa Journal.

This step is taken in line with the Framework Agreement between the Governments of Ukraine and the Republic of Turkey on cooperation in the field of high technologies, aviation, and space industries, which came into effect on January 23, 2023. The creation of this service center will significantly enhance the defense capabilities of Ukraine and strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the defense sector.

The establishment of this service center will be a significant contribution to enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities and will help bring us closer to victory, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kostiantyn Vashchenko, during discussions with Turkish partners.

"This applies not only to drones but also to heavy armored vehicles and other means of combat. We understand the need to develop our own infrastructure, create job opportunities, and train our personnel so that even after the victory, we can be highly efficient and utilize available resources to maintain the defense capability of the state at the proper level," stated Vashchenko.