Turkish UAV capabilities as a new competitor in the market

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explore the main Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) projects proceeded by Turkey and to reveal the future targets and the status of Turkey among the countries securing enhanced UAV experience.

Design/methodology/approach

The historical development and the future of the UAV systems are analyzed by using the roadmaps, and reports about the UAV market.

Findings

It is found that the development and the production of indigineous UAV systems/subsystems will reduce the costs, and enable Turkey to be independent with respect to when, where, and how to use its own UAV systems.

Originality/value

This study provides historical context for recent developments in UAV sector in Turkey and presents some proposals for the future of the market.

Citation

Kahvecioglu, S. and Oktal, H. (2014), "Turkish UAV capabilities as a new competitor in the market", International Journal of Intelligent Unmanned Systems, Vol. 2 No. 3, pp. 183-191. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIUS-04-2014-0004