Istanbul: South Korea's flag carrier Korean Air and Trkiye's unmanned aerial vehicle producer Baykar signed a memorandum of understanding at the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 in Istanbul on Wednesday. The agreement marks a significant collaboration in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles.

According to Anadolu Agency, the deal was signed by Baykar's General Manager Haluk Bayraktar and Korean Air's General Manager Kh Lee. The signing took place during the 17th edition of the six-day defense fair IDEF, which commenced on Tuesday. The fair is being held concurrently at multiple venues including the Istanbul Fair Center, Ataturk Airport, Wow Hotel, and Atakoy Marina.

The event is organized by KFA Fairs with support from Trkiye's Defense Industries Secretariat and the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation, with Anadolu Agency serving as the global communication partner.