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Baykar’s Akinci: Local participation and export freedom drive $4.63 billion success story

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Baykar’s Akinci: Local participation and export freedom drive $4.63 billion success story

5th May 2026

The success of the Akinci drone stems from Turkey’s push for domestically produced components – which has led to fewer export restrictions – and from manufacturer Baykar’s willingness to coproduce the drone with customers’ domestic industries.

Lithuania air focus: Majority of $235.98 million drone investment to be spent before 2030

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Lithuania air focus: Majority of $235.98 million drone investment to be spent before 2030

4th May 2026

Lithuania has committed significant funding towards expanding its UAV capabilities, with more than $54 million already spent and substantial additional investment planned through to 2029. Alongside domestic procurement, the country has also acquired various drones to support Ukraine.

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