Aerospace & Defense IndustriesAsian navies adopt drone warfare as cheap, efficient option
Indonesia follows China, South Korea, Turkey and others as region bolsters armory
The Bayraktar TB3 conducts takeoff and landing tests on a Turkish short-runway amphibious assault ship. (Courtesy of Baykar Technology via Anadolu Agency)
ISTANBUL -- Indonesia's recent deal with Turkish defense contractor Baykar Technology to build a drone manufacturing plant in the country is the latest move by an Asian nation to integrate more unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and drone carriers into their naval strategies.