28.01.2025 15:03
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems emphasized the necessity for reform in the defense sector by writing a letter to Elon Musk. They highlighted Turkey's successful position in the UAV market and stated that the U.S. needs to address its slow bureaucracy issues.
The American defense company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems wrote a letter to Elon Musk, who is expected to take over the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the country, requesting reforms regarding defense policies.
In a statement from General Atomics, it was noted that the company has been developing defense technologies to support the U.S. and its allies for over 30 years, emphasizing its capabilities in unmanned aerial vehicles.
CALL FOR REFORM TO MUSK
In the statement, it was conveyed that the policies and regulations in the defense sector bring various challenges, and it was expressed that reform is necessary in this regard. As part of the reform request, a letter was sent to Elon Musk, who is expected to take over DOGE following the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. The letter stated that General Atomics is willing to work with DOGE and suggested to Musk that he could draw on their experience to address the policies and procedures that hinder the timely delivery of critical capabilities to warfighters. Additionally, the letter highlighted Turkey's rise in this field.
DETAILS ABOUT TURKEY IN THE LETTER CAUGHT ATTENTION
The letter included the following statements regarding Turkey, which holds 65% of the global UAV market: Weak U.S. government policy and slow bureaucratic decision-making processes have opened the door for competitors like China, Turkey, and Israel to gain significant international customers in General Atomics' own export market. Sales lost to these competitors while waiting for the U.S. government to take action mean less funding to reinvest in R&D and modernized production infrastructure. Bold leadership is needed. Past reform efforts have failed. DOGE has the potential to lead meaningful change, and we are ready to help as much as we can.
The letter stated that the acceleration of acquisitions in the defense sector is necessary and included various proposed solutions.