Bangladesh is actively working to establish a domestic defense industry focused on drone manufacturing by partnering with Turkey and China. This initiative marks a strategic shift from merely importing military equipment to fostering local production capabilities.

Turkey, with its expanding defense market presence, has become a natural partner for Bangladesh in this endeavor. An example of Turkey's drone technology is the An Aksungur unmanned aerial vehicle, designed and produced by Turkish Aerospace Industries, which was showcased in a flight in Ankara.

These recent project announcements underscore Bangladesh's determination to build a self-reliant defense sector through international cooperation and technology transfer.

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