Baykar–Leonardo Partnership Makes Headlines in Europe: “The Ferraris of Drones”

Turkey’s leading defence company Baykar has made a major impact in Europe through its strategic partnership with Italy’s aerospace giant Leonardo. Panorama, one of Italy’s most prestigious weekly magazines, featured the collaboration on its cover.

Striking Definition from the Italian Press

In its report, Panorama quoted Leonardo executive Fabio Pauluzzo, who described the drones to be produced with Baykar technology as “the Ferraris of drones.” The article highlighted the strategic importance of the partnership, noting that the Ronchi dei Legionari facility will serve as the headquarters of the Baykar–Leonardo initiative.

A Gateway to the European Defence Market

According to Panorama, the new facility will directly target the European defence market, valued at around $100 billion. Final assembly of TB3 drones will also take place at this factory.

Global Achievements of Turkish Drones

The article also underlined Baykar drones’ past successes:

Repelling General Haftar’s attacks during the siege of Tripoli in 2019,

Halting Russian columns in Ukraine,

Helping Azerbaijan secure strategic superiority in the Karabakh war.

Today, Baykar has secured a strong position in the global defence market through agreements with Nigeria, Indonesia, and 34 other countries.

“Astore and New Horizons”

In its feature titled “Astore and New Horizons,” Panorama emphasised that the Baykar–Leonardo partnership will not be limited to Europe but will open up new horizons in global defence technologies.