At a time when the general economy was ailing, drone exports have helped the defence industry keep growing. Drone exports are a source not just of export revenue but of national pride. In Africa ... Türkiye’s drone exports appear to align with its diplomatic, trade and security initiatives in what some Turkish defence analysts refer to as “drone diplomacy”. In Africa, too, Türkiye’s drone exports appear to align with its diplomatic, trade and security initiatives in what some Turkish defence analysts refer to as “drone diplomacy”. More broadly, the war in Ukraine has boosted Türkiye’s drone business in the Eurasian neighbourhood.

Source: Ethiopian News December 21, 2023 06:17 UTC