Turkish Defense Industry Turns Attention To UAV Self-Protection

antidot pods

The family of Aselsan Antidot systems has been specifically designed for use on tactical platforms such as the TB2 and higher-flying and faster medium-altitude platforms, such as the Akinci.

Credit: Tony Osborne/Aviation Week Network
ISTANBUL—Turkish industry is investing in the development of self-protection systems destined for use on the country’s growing fleet of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). As Turkey’s armed forces grow in experience and confidence with UAS operations—with platforms such as the Bayraktar TB2 and Akinci...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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