A statement by the Turkish General Staff about the unmanned aircraft cooperation agreement expressed that the flights in northern Iraq will be “conducted entirely under Turkey’s direction.” Turkey and the United States have signed an agreement regarding the use of unmanned aircraft under the direction of Turkey.
A statement by the General Staff had indicated that, due to the need for intelligence in struggles against the separatist Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, Turkey has signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States regarding the use of unmanned aircraft.
“Within the framework of this agreement, the flights of American unarmed unmanned aircraft regarding members of the separatist terrorist organization in northern Iraq will be conducted entirely under Turkey’s direction. Additionally, the 4 unmanned aircraft stationed at Incirlik are conducting their flights unarmed,” the statement said.
Source: World Bulletin