Turkish Bayraktar to open drone factory in Mongolia

A new factory for the production of Turkish Bayraktar drones will be built near Ulaanbaatar, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of defence ties between Türkiye and Mongolia.

The announcement was made by Mongolian Defence Minister Sandag Byambatsogt during the visit of the Mongolian President to Türkiye, Caliber.Az reports.

The planned facility will be a major step in enhancing Mongolia’s defence capabilities, with Bayraktar drones expected to be a key component of the country's military modernization.

Additionally, Turkish National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler is expected to attend the opening ceremony of another plant in Mongolia dedicated to producing small-caliber ammunition.

Baykar’s drone models have recently grown in popularity due to their efficiency and relatively affordable price compared with other Western-produced UAV models.

The Bayraktar TB2 is a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for both remote-controlled and autonomous flight operations. Manufactured by the Turkish company Baykar Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., the UAV is primarily intended for use by the Turkish Armed Forces.

The aircraft is controlled and monitored by an aircrew stationed at a ground control facility, which also oversees weapon deployment. The development of the Bayraktar TB2 is largely attributed to Selçuk Bayraktar, a former graduate student from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), whose innovative contributions played a pivotal role in its creation.

By Vafa Guliyeva