According to the Ukranews.ua, Ankara and Kiev on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding stating that Ukraine would receive deliveries of unmanned aircraft systems from Turkey.

Ukrainian National Security and Defence Council (NSDCU) announced that, Ukraine and Turkey have discussed the implementation of projects in the armoured vehicle, space and aviation industries.

“As a result of work of the [Ukrainian-Turkish Commission on defence industry cooperation], the sides have signed a memorandum of understanding on deliveries of unmanned aircraft systems to Ukraine and on the establishment of a joint venture,” the press service said.

The signing of the memorandum took place in Ankara following the meeting of the bilateral commission on military-technical cooperation. In addition, according to the Ukrainian side, Turkey confirmed its interest in purchasing the Ukrainian aircraft an-178.