Bombardier suspends exports of Austria-made drone engines to TurkeyOctober 24, 2020 - 11:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) says it has suspended the delivery of aircraft engines, which are produced in Austria, to "countries with unclear usage", CBC reports. The decision came after the company found out that their engines are powering Turkish combat drones, which are deployed by Azerbaijan in fighting against Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Quebec-based company — better known for its Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles — said it became aware late last week that some of the recreational aircraft engines produced by its Austrian subsidiary, Rotax, are being used on Turkish Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Canada has suspended exports of defence technology to Turkey. However, exports of items on the country's Export Control List require a permit only when exported from Canada. Controlled goods and technology exported from another country are subject to the export controls of that country, said Michel Cimpaye, a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada. "We have recently been made aware that some Rotax engines are currently used in military UAVs, and have started a thorough investigation immediately," Martin Langelier, BPR's senior vice president and the company's spokesperson, told Radio Canada International in an email statement. "In the meantime, we are suspending delivery of aircraft engines in countries with unclear usage." The Armenian Defense Ministry has unveiled photos of three Bayraktar drones downed in Karabakh. The Ministry said the Armenian side has destroyed more than a dozen of the Turkish drones but most of them have crashed in Azerbaijani territory. Azerbaijan, with help from Turkey and Syrian and Libyan mercenaries deployed by Ankara, started a war against Karabakh (Artsakh) in the morning of September 27. The Armenian side has reported deaths and injuries both among the civilian population and the military. Foreign and local journalists too have been injured in Azeri shelling of towns and villages. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |