Turkish, Kazakh aviation firms seal deal

By Goksel Yildirim

ANKARA

Aviation firms of Turkey and Kazakhstan signed a cooperation deal in the Kazakh capital Astana on Thursday during an international exhibition.

According to a statement from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), it will work jointly with Kazakhstan Aviation Industry (KAI) in the production and supply of Anka unmanned aerial vehicle and Hurkus new generation training aircraft.

The deal was inked during the International Exhibition Weapons Systems and Military Equipment (KADEX-2018).

Both firms will contribute to development of the defense industry and join forces in the aviation sector.