Turkey’s moves in the defense industry attract intense attention from the Gulf countries. After the historic TB2 agreement signed with NATO, this time the armed “Unmanned Marine Vehicle” (SIDA) is on the radar of the Gulf countries. According to information obtained by the international intelligence publication Intelligence Online (IO), there is a great competition between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar to have a share in the Turkish defense industry. According to intelligence sources, who stated that the activities of both countries to enter the Turkish defense market have turned into a big “race”, Qatar is after cyber security and software, while the UAE is after smart ammunition and rockets.
THEY WANT A PARTNERSHIP
According to the information obtained, it is entirely affiliated with the Qatar Ministry of Defense and is considered the largest defense company in the country. Barzan Holding is closely interested in Pavo Group, one of Turkey’s leading defense and cyber security companies. While it is stated that Barzan Holding has started to expand into the international defense market and its priority is Pavo Group, the Qatari company wants to become a shareholder of the shares of the Turkish defense company. According to intelligence sources, it is stated that with this partnership, Qatar aims to provide access to many cyber security and control systems that the defense industry urgently needs.
‘UAE’S EYE IS ON MISSILES
On the other hand, it is the country’s largest defense company, established in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the partnership of 25 defense and technology companies. EDGE Group also; He is closely interested in guided and high-tech missiles and rockets produced in Turkey. It is known that the ‘Desert Sting’ missile, the latest product of EDGE, which is currently one of the world’s largest guided missile manufacturer companies, was designed by adapting the MAM (Mini Smart Munition) missiles produced by Roketsan.
EXPORT TO QATAR
The rivalry between the two countries is also reflected in the global defense press. US-based international defense publication Breaking Defense published Turkey’s nationally produced armed He shared the information that “it attracted great attention from all over the world” after the agreement that allowed the unmanned marine vehicle (SIDA) ‘ULAQ’ to be exported to Qatar. In the analysis article, it was mentioned that unmanned marine vehicles, which showed great effectiveness in the Black Sea during the Russia-Ukraine War, entered the radar of the armies.
GREAT INTEREST IN ‘ULAQ’
In the analysis, it was also mentioned that ULAQ, which was introduced with the phrase “attracts attention with its advanced features”, can fulfill many missions such as intelligence, observation, reconnaissance, protection of critical facilities, emergency aid and search and rescue, in addition to its combat capabilities. It is stated that ULAQ, which also has satellite communication, has attracted great attention in other Gulf countries, especially the UAE. On the other hand, the largest export item of the Turkish defense industry in recent years has been maritime products.
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