Ukraine to Acquires Armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from Turkey Ukraine is set to acquire unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Turkey, Ukrainian President announced on Feb 2.
Ukraine has signed the contract for the purchase of Bayraktar TB2 armed UAVs for the Ukrainian army.
Petro Poroshenko highlighted that Ukraine continues to rearm its army with modern models that meet NATO standards.
According to the Turkish local news, the Turkish UAV manufacturer Baykar is scheduled to produce six Bayraktar TB2 and deliver them to Ukraine in a year.
Along with the UAVs, three ground control station systems and equipment will also be delivered.
The armed Bayraktar TB2 has been used by the Turkish Armed Forces and Turkey’s Security Directorate since 2015.
The TB2 armed UAV, was developed for tactical reconnaissance and surveillance missions and it can also carry ammo, conduct assaults, and has laser target acquisition.
