Niger has placed an 80 million euros ($87.56 million) order for five Turkish drones, according to a report by the French news site Africa Intelligence. Turkish drones in high demandNiger’s interest in Turkish defense technologies is part of a broader trend in Africa, where Turkish drones have gained popularity for their reliability and effectiveness in various combat and surveillance operations. The new kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Kargı, developed by the Turkish defense firm Lentatek, made its debut during the “EFES-2022 Exercise”. (AA Photo)Niger’s expanding defense portfolioThe deal is not Niger’s first venture into Turkish military technology. “Türkiye is enhancing its security access across Africa and supporting counterterrorism efforts in several states, including Niger, Nigeria, and Mauritania,” Karaoglu said.

Source: Libya Today October 11, 2024 14:29 UTC