Report from Reuters
Published on Tuesday July 18, 2023 at 11:29 AM GMT+1 - excerpt:
Saudi Arabia buys Turkish drones during Erdogan's visit
RIYADH, July 18 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia agreed on Tuesday to buy Turkish drones in the biggest defence contract in Turkey's history as President Tayyip Erdogan reaped the benefits of his diplomatic push to repair ties with Gulf powers and help Ankara's struggling economy.
Erdogan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attended the signing ceremony between Turkish defence firm Baykar and the Saudi defence ministry, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.
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Defense News - 18 Jul 2023
Saudi Arabia signs major order for Turkish drones
Erdogan will also visit Qatar and the UAE during his Gulf visit.
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