Drones: France Turns to Turkish Baykar for Expertise

On May 12, 2026, Safran Electronics & Defense and Baykar signed a strategic partnership agreement in Istanbul to integrate Safran's optronic systems into Baykar's TB2 drones. This partnership includes the co-development of solutions combining sensors and weapon capabilities. Meanwhile, France, having canceled two drone programs, is shifting towards cost-effective national solutions, with deliveries expected by 2030.