3 mai 2021 | International, Aérospatial

Turkey converts Simsek training system into a kamikaze drone

The program for the high-speed target-drone system began in 2009 to meet the Turkish military’s need for training against aerial targets, simulating enemy aircraft or missiles.

https://www.defensenews.com/unmanned/2021/04/30/turkey-converts-simsek-training-system-into-a-kamikaze-drone/

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