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Security and Defense Jun 4, 2026

DOOR OPENS TO DEFENSE COOPERATION WITH JAPAN

The Japanese side is taking an interest in the UAVs developed by Turkey, while Turkey is eyeing the technology behind the mine countermeasures ships built by Japan.

Editorial Team 4 min

Security and Defense Jan 8, 2026

ANKARA PLANS SALE OF UAVS TO JAPAN

Ankara wants to sell Japan the ANKA UCAVs produced by TAI and Baykar’s Bayraktar TB2 and TB3 UCAVs.

Editorial Team

Security and Defense Aug 21, 2025

JAPAN SHOWS INTEREST IN TURKISH UAVS AND HÜRJET TRAINER JET

Japanese Defense Minister Gen. Nakatani toured the facilities of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Baykar to examine Turkish-made aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles. His visit followed a meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Defense Minister Yaşar Güler.

Editorial Team