According to a foreign news agency, the Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mustafa Varanak said at a ceremony that Turkey is one of the few countries that has invested heavily in the manufacture of drones.
"When we launch our drones on the world stage, believe me, the whole world will mention Turkish drones instead of F-35 fighter jets," he said.
Recalling that Turkey grew by 7% in the first quarter of this year and is one of the fastest growing countries in the G20, Varnak said that the manufacturing industry has contributed to this growth rate. Has played an important role.
"We have made progress in every field to become a leader in modern technology, and today, thanks to Turkish engineers, armed drones are counting the days to fly in European skies," he said.
"I am constantly being asked about the F-35, it is a successful aircraft, but we are also pursuing a plan for Turkish warplanes and focusing on the development of drones. There will be leaders in the field.