The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have added new aircraft and weapons systems to their inventory, financed by the national budget. 26 November At the delivery ceremony held on , modern defense systems developed by Baykar, ASELSAN and ROKETSAN, Sadio Camara, Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs of Mali This step strengthens Mali's defense capacity and once again demonstrates Turkey's effectiveness in the defense industry.
Delivered Systems: Cutting-edge Technology
The equipment delivered to Mali to strengthen its defense power includes:
1. Bayraktar AKINCI TİHA
Developed by Baykar Bayraktar AKINCI TİHA (Attack Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), draws attention with its high altitude and long range features. AKINCI is an advanced technology unmanned aerial vehicle designed to be used in reconnaissance and attack missions.
2. ASELSAN's ASELFLIR-500 System
Developed by ASELSAN ASELFLIR-500, offers a high-precision electro-optical system for reconnaissance, surveillance and targeting missions. This system, integrated on the AKINCI TİHA, enables precise detection and destruction of targets.
3. ROKETSAN's TEBER Guidance Kits and MAM-T Munitions
Developed by ROKETSAN:
- TEBER Guidance Kits, provides high precision by making traditional ammunition smart.
- MAM-T Smart Munitions, provides a strong offensive capability against enemy elements by offering long range and high effectiveness.
Mali and Bayraktar TB2 Collaboration
Mali, developed by Baykar Bayraktar TB2 SIHA is one of the countries currently using it. The first TB2 delivery, December 21 2022 The ceremony was held on and the TB2s performed successful reconnaissance flights at the Mopti Air Base with the participation of Defense Minister Sadio Camara.
Second Party Delivery
March 16, 2023 The second batch of Bayraktar TB2 UAVs was delivered on . This delivery once again demonstrated that the defense cooperation between Turkey and Mali is getting stronger. At the ceremony, it was seen that Mali added different light attack aircraft to its inventory.
Baykar's Global Success: Export Leadership
Baykar has become one of the leading companies not only in Turkey but also in the global defense industry with the unmanned aerial vehicles it has developed. Here are Baykar's notable achievements:
1. High Export Rate
Baykar in 2023 1.8 billion dollars of exports Baykar has become one of the top exporters in the defense and aviation sector in Turkey. Earning more than 90% of its revenues from exports, Baykar holds the title of being the world's largest unmanned aerial vehicle company.
2. Multiple Export Agreements
Baykar, Bayraktar TB2 SIHA with 34 countries for, Bayraktar AKINCI TİHA It signed export agreements with 10 countries. These agreements, which were made with a total of 35 countries, prove how strong a player Baykar is on a global scale.
3. Three Years of Leadership in a Row
According to data from the Presidency of Defense Industries and the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), Baykar:
- 2021, 2022 and 2023 It became the export leader of the defense and aviation sector in the years.
- Turkey's total defense and aviation exports He accomplished 33% of it alone.
Strategic Cooperation Between Mali and Türkiye
Mali’s inclusion of systems developed by Baykar, ASELSAN and ROKETSAN in its inventory reveals the strategic dimension of the defense cooperation between the two countries. Turkey’s effectiveness in the defense industry allows it to gain an important place in both regional and global security.
Strong Steps of Turkish Defense Industry
Mali added to its inventory Bayraktar AKINCI TİHA, ASELSAN's ASELFLIR-500 system and ROKETSAN's ammunition, while significantly increasing the country's defense capability, also proves once again Turkey's success in the defense industry. The increasing impact of Turkish defense technologies on a global scale continues to make Turkey a leading player in the defense and aviation field.
