Turkish defense firm Aselsan targets Moroccan market
The Turkish ambassador in Rabat has announced on X the upcoming visit of a significant delegation from Aselsan, a company renowned for its production of communication systems and electronic defense. The diplomat has remained tight-lipped regarding the specific objectives of this Turkish mission to Morocco.
In a related development, the defense-focused site Tactical Report disclosed in August 2022 that «Morocco would be in talks with the Turkish defense company Aselsan for the acquisition of a next-generation combat management system (CMS)». This system is anticipated to play a crucial role in helping Rabat reorganize its coastal defense capabilities.
Since September 2021, the Royal Armed Forces have been equipped with a fleet of Bayraktar TB2 drones, manufactured by the Turkish company Baykar. These drones have demonstrated their effectiveness in operations against the Polisario. Looking ahead, the Moroccan military plans to acquire the Akinci model, a high-altitude unmanned aircraft also produced by Baykar. The company is led by Selçuk Bayraktar, who is notably the son-in-law of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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