The Turkish-made Bayraktar combat drone has once again received\nrecognition from a high-ranking NATO official. Allied Command\nTransformation Deputy Commander, Air Marshal John Stringer, described\nthe Bayraktar as an example of the European defence industry\u2019s success\nin delivering military technology that is more open, flexible, and\ncapable of changing the way the alliance develops its weapons\nsystems.<\/p>\n
In an interview with Anadolu Agency ahead of the NATO summit in\nAnkara, Stringer stated that the future of defence no longer depends on\nclosed military software systems, but on open architectures that allow\nvarious new technologies to be integrated more quickly. He cited the\nBayraktar as a successful example of this approach.<\/p>\n
\u2018Bayraktar is a great example of almost rebellious European\ncompanies, many of which didn\u2019t even exist five years ago, that are\nredefining a number of long-established principles,\u2019 Stringer said, as\nreported by Daily Sabah.<\/p>\n
The statement represents significant recognition for the development\nof Turkey\u2019s defence industry, which in recent years has successfully\npositioned the Bayraktar as one of the most recognisable combat drones\nin various conflict zones. The drone is widely used because it combines\nrelatively low operational costs, long endurance, and the ability to\ncarry precision-guided munitions.<\/p>\n
According to Stringer, the Bayraktar experience demonstrates that\nNATO needs to accelerate its transformation towards more open defence\nsystems. With such an approach, technologies from various member states\ncan be integrated more quickly without relying on exclusive software\ncontrolled by specific contractors. \u2018Whichever path is ultimately\nchosen, the most important thing is that the architecture we use is\ntruly open,\u2019 Stringer said. He also encouraged NATO member states to\nbuild the sustainability of their own defence technology industries to\nrespond to the changing character of modern warfare.<\/p>\n
Beyond praising the Bayraktar, Stringer affirmed Turkey\u2019s strategic\nposition within NATO. He stated that Ankara plays a crucial role not\nonly because of its geographical location connecting Europe, the Middle\nEast, and the Black Sea, but also due to its military contributions to\nthe alliance\u2019s collective security. \u2018Turkey is vital to the alliance and\nhas been ever since it joined,\u2019 Stringer said, adding that Turkish\nmilitary personnel support the security of all NATO member states\nthrough various alliance operations and missions on a daily basis.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/turkey-moves-up-a-class-nato-official-praises-bayraktar-a-benchmark-for-future-weapons-systems-1782629470", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }