Turkey's Baykar signs largest drone deal with Saudi Arabia

Sale of advanced Akinci reflects major thaw between regional powers

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Baykar so far has signed seven export deals for its advanced Akinci armed drone, including with Saudi Arabia. (Photo courtesy of Baykar Technology)

SINAN TAVSAN, Nikkei staff writer

ISTANBUL -- Turkey's leading exporter of armed drones, Baykar Technology, has signed two contracts with Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry for the company's advanced Akinci drone in a deal expected to top $1 billion.

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