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The Bayraktar TB2, Turkey’s most iconic and combat-proven unmanned aerial system, has successfully completed its second flight test powered by the newly developed TM-100 engine—a landmark achievement in the country’s pursuit of full defence autonomy.
Türkiye’s donation of a Dogan-class fast attack missile boat, the TCG Volkan (P-343), to the Maldives has sent ripples across the Indian Ocean’s strategic landscape, drawing sharp attention from India as it watches Malé deepen its military cooperation with both Ankara and Beijing.
Probably impressed with the performance of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones and their effective deployment by the Bangladesh Army, there are now reports suggesting that the Bangladesh Navy is considering acquiring these same drones for operational use.
As Bangladesh reportedly plans to acquire up to 32 JF-17 “Thunder” fighter jets jointly developed by Pakistan and China, neighboring India has expressed strong discontent and vowed to oppose the procurement effort.
India has warned that it may shoot down Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones operated by the Bangladesh Armed Forces if they fly too close to the border shared by the two neighboring countries.
Indonesia has confirmed the acquisition of Bayraktar TB2 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) from Turkey’s Baykar Technology.