Bayraktar TB2 Drones: Kenya’s New Military Asset
**The Kenya National Intelligence Service (NIS) has officially added six Bayraktar TB2 drones to its arsenal, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s military capabilities. This acquisition was announced by Jake, a defense industry researcher based in Africa, who confirmed Kenya’s new role as an operator of these sophisticated drones on the social media platform X. The drones will be outfitted with ASELSAN’s ASELFLIR-500 EO/IR/LD camera, enhancing their operational effectiveness in various missions.**
The completion of training for Kenyan personnel on August 23, 2024, signifies a crucial step in integrating these drones into operational use. According to a post from Baykar’s official X account, the training, conducted at the Baykar Flight Training Center in Keşan, was a success. The message also expressed congratulations to the graduates, highlighting the camaraderie between Kenya and Turkey in military cooperation.
