The first export contract was signed for the Bayraktar TB3 unmanned aerial vehicle, produced by Baykar to be stationed on TCG Anadolu ship and undergoing testing. Within the framework of the agreement with Indonesia, 60 Bayraktar TB3 units will be exported.

During President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to Indonesia, a “Joint Production Agreement for the Export of Bayraktar TB3 and Bayraktar AKINCI” was signed between Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar and Republikorp Founder Norman Joesoef. According to the information received, within the scope of the agreement, Indonesia will receive 60 Bayraktar TB3 units along with 9 Bayraktar AKINCI units. Thus, the first export of Bayraktar TB3 will be to Indonesia.

BAYRAKTAR TB3 FEATURES: The Bayraktar TB3 UAV has the ability to take off and land from short runways, such as on TCG Anadolu, due to its foldable wing structure. The Bayraktar TB3 carries significant innovations compared to other UAVs in its class with its capabilities. The national UAV, equipped with beyond line of sight communication capability, can be controlled from very long distances. As a result, it provides a multiplier effect on the deterrent power of its user by carrying out reconnaissance-observation, intelligence, and attack missions against overseas targets with its smart munitions. The Bayraktar AKINCI, with high altitude, long endurance in the air, and a wide range of useful payloads, has significant deterrent power on the battlefield, as well as contributing to humanitarian aid teams in situations such as fire, earthquake, search and rescue operations.

EXTENSIVE COVERAGE OF THE AGREEMENT IN INDONESIAN MEDIA: News outlets in Indonesia such as Antara News, CNN Indonesia, Jakarta Globe, Kontan, Kuatbaca, Detik News, and Indoraya News provided extensive coverage of the agreement signed between Baykar and Republikorp. The country’s official news agency, Antara News, in its news article titled “Indonesia and Turkey to expand cooperation in defense and security,” featured statements from President Erdoğan and his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto in their joint declaration. The news highlighted the increased cooperation between the two countries in defense and security areas, such as intelligence and counterterrorism, and reported that an agreement was signed between BAYKAR and Republikorp for the establishment of a drone production factory. CNN Indonesia highlighted the agreement in its article titled “Indonesia-Turkey sign cooperation agreement for the construction of a UAV factory,” focusing on the construction of the drone factory in Indonesia. It was noted in the news that Baykar is a private company specializing in unmanned vehicles and artificial intelligence. The article also mentioned various other memorandums of understanding signed in different fields between Turkey and Indonesia. Meanwhile, the Jakarta Globe published a news article with the headline “Turkish defense company Baykar signs agreement to build drone factory in Indonesia,” emphasizing the widespread use of UAVs worldwide. The news mentioned Subianto’s statement that Indonesia’s current partnerships with Turkish defense companies, including Baykar, were “progressing well.” It was highlighted that Baykar’s website provides details about unmanned aerial vehicles including the Bayraktar TB2, and mentioned that this agreement was signed while Indonesia was continuing its “modernization plans for the army.” Kontan, Kuatbaca, Detik News, and Indoraya News also featured this agreement in their headlines.