Baykar, a prominent Turkish defense exporter, faces allegations of supplying $120 million in weapons to the Sudanese army amidst ongoing conflict in the region. A report by the Washington Post alleges this shipment includes TB2 drones and munitions, which occurred despite existing US sanctions. The procurement agreement, signed in November 2023, came as Sudan experiences a prolonged war that has drawn international involvement, suggesting a competitive arms landscape in the region, with Turkey positioning itself as a key supporter of Sudan's military amidst these sanctions.
According to the Washington Post, the defense contract signed by Turkey's Baykar with Sudan's military came five months after US sanctions were imposed, raising serious legal questions.
Sudanese officials allegedly informed Baykar representatives that 'Turkey had become the country that has supported them the most,' revealing the deepening military ties.
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