Ozdemir Bayraktar, the founder of Turkey’s defence industry giant Baykar, dies at the age of 72
"The pioneer of National Technology Initiative and locally produced drones and our guide Ozdemir Bayraktar, passed away at the age of 72," the company said in a statement.
File photo: Ozdemir Bayraktar, Baykar Chairman of the Board, at the 13th International Defence Industry Fair after signing Baykar's"Armed Tactical UAV System Agreement" in Turkey. Ozdemir Bayraktar, the founder of one of Turkey’s leading defence firms Baykar, has died at the age of 72. "The pioneer of National Technology Initiative and locally produced unmanned combat aerial vehicles , our chairman of the board and our guide Ozdemir Bayraktar has passed away," a statement posted on Baykar's website on Monday read.Haluk Bayraktar, his son and CEO at Baykar, tweeted that his father "lived a dedicated life without compromising his values."
"He became one of those who researched and produced with his unyielding determination. He never gave up in the face of injustice, he helped as much as he could. Rest in peace."Kanını, canını, sağlığını, varlığını milletimizin tam bağımsızlık mücadelesine vakfetti..
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