Croatia To Purchase of Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

The Croatian government has approved the Ministry of Defense’s request to purchase six Bayraktar TB2 armed drones from Türkiye’s Baykar. Defense Minister Ivan Anusic highlighted the Croatian Armed Forces’ urgent need for these drones, which will cost around €86.4 million. The comprehensive package includes six drones with reconnaissance cameras, weapon systems, command and control centers, training simulators, and ground stations. Additionally, Turkish experts will stay in Croatia for two years to provide training and support. The Bayraktar TB2 drones will be utilized for border surveillance, fire monitoring, and fisheries control, as well as by multiple Croatian ministries for security and resource management.