Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono visited Baykar Technology in Istanbul to learn more about the Turkish defense company’s combat drone and artificial intelligence (AI) for air defense.
During his visit on Saturday (June 29, 2024), Harjono received the latest Baykar profile and observed simulations of the Bayraktar Akinci unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), according to the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU).
He also received detailed information about the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) produced by the Turkish private defense company, the TNI-AU revealed in a press release issued here on Monday.
The Air Force Chief of Staff’s visit to Baykar Technology aimed to examine new applications of drone development and artificial intelligence in a bid to strengthen Indonesia’s air defense capabilities.
Harjono said his visit to the Turkish defense company specializing in drones, command and control and artificial intelligence would hopefully strengthen bilateral relations between Indonesia and Turkey.
According to its official website, Baykar Technology has been registered as the first producer of Turkey’s first indigenous drones.
Thanks to its self-funded R&D activities and 93% localization rate, Baykar, which currently employs over 4,500 workers, has delivered over 500 drones since 1986.
The company says its research and development (R&D) capabilities include the complete design and development of drone systems, aerial platforms and ground components with their subsystems.
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