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Turkish drone manufacturer Skydagger Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with L3Harris Technologies at the Eurosatory 2026 defense exhibition to jointly produce FPV drone interceptors in the United States for integration into L3Harris's VAMPIRE anti-drone system.
The agreement, announced at the Paris exhibition, was signed by Skydagger General Manager Mehmet Oztekin and L3Harris Technologies Vice President Jennifer Hanley.
Under the deal, Skydagger's first-person-view (FPV) drone interceptors will be co-produced in the U.S. for integration into the VAMPIRE counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS).
"This MoU brings together Skydagger’s new and affordable C-UxS drone technology with L3Harris’ proven capabilities in drone detection and defeat," said Tom Kirkland, President, Targeting & Sensor Systems, Communications & Spectrum Dominance, L3Harris.
"The VAMPIRE system's modularity allows it to integrate with new kinetic and non-kinetic effectors and adapt to the rapidly evolving C-UxS mission," he added.
"L3Harris’ combat-proven system is the perfect conduit to showcase our C-UxS drone innovation," said Mehmet Oztekin, General Manager, Skydagger Technologies.
"L3Harris’ manufacturing and integration expertise will help us deliver new drone interceptor technology to meet growing operational needs worldwide," he noted.
L3Harris began high-volume production of the VAMPIRE anti-drone system at its Alabama facilities in 2026, a production line the company describes as a direct response to growing drone defense requirements among the U.S. and its allies.
L3Harris projects demand in the FPV drone interceptor market will reach $5.8 billion by 2032.
Oztekin said the partnership reflects confidence in Skydagger's technology and the level of Turkish engineering.
"Turning an idea into a product, a product into field deployment, and field success into international partnerships is a great source of pride for us at Skydagger," he noted.
"This Memorandum of Understanding with L3Harris reflects not only confidence in the technology we have developed but also the level Turkish engineering has reached. We believe this cooperation will help technologies developed in our country reach more users worldwide," Oztekin noted.
Skydagger has exported more than 45,000 drones to over 20 countries since its founding, according to the company. Its product range includes drones, interceptors, and fixed-wing systems.
Separately at Eurosatory, Turkish missile manufacturer Roketsan signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Spain's EM&E Group to integrate its Cirit anti-drone missile system into the Spanish company's remote-controlled weapon stations (RCWS).
"This alliance brings together advanced technology and operational expertise to deliver robust, high-performance systems capable of addressing modern battlefield security needs," Roketsan said in a statement on its official X account.
The Cirit Anti-UAV missile, first unveiled at the SAHA 2026 exhibition, is a new version of the field-proven Cirit laser-guided missile, designed as a lower-cost alternative to expensive air defense missiles used against drones.
The variant features a proximity sensor and an anti-UAV warhead, enabling neutralization of aerial threats within an appropriate engagement envelope before more expensive platforms and munitions are deployed.
Deliveries of the missile reportedly began, and the company plans to integrate it onto helicopter platforms in future years to provide air-to-air capability.
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