Turkiye’s Baykar Technologies has officially begun serial production of its Bayraktar Kızılelma unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV).
Qatar is pursuing the Kızılelma program along a dual track of procurement and local production.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- Qatari preconditions to proceed with a deal
- The Turkish technologies Qatar is looking to acquire
- Qatari official overseeing the Kızılelma file
The note also highlights alternative next-generation UCAV options Qatar is exploring.
