Raising the Bar: Somalia Procures Akıncı UCAVs From Baykar
Somalia will reportedly receive an undisclosed number of Baykar’s Bayraktar Akıncı UCAVs, which have greater firepower than Bayraktar TB2 armed UAVs in use.
Turkiye News
Unmanned Systems
Land
Investment
Otokar Establishes OTOKAR LAND SYSTEMS SRL in Romania
Otokar will establish a new company in Romania to produce COBRA II ACV. This step was taken as part of the €857 million agreement signed with Romania.
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
TUSAŞ Anka-III UCAV Drops LGK-82 Laser-Guided 500 lb Bomb
TUSAŞ Anka-III stealth UCAV dropped ASELSAN’s LGK-82 laser/GNSS-guided bomb from its external hardpoint, successfully hitting the target with laser marking.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
TCG Beykoz Corvette Spotted With Mysterious Weapon at Aft
Following the firing test of ASELSAN’s GÖKSUR 100-N VLS vertical launch point defence missile system (PDMS), TCG Beykoz is seemingly headed for a new test.
Logistics
Engine and Transmission
TEI Has Been Recognised as the “Supplier of the Year
GE Aerospace has named TEI, at the Supplier Symposium, Türkiye’s aviation engine leader, “Supplier of the Year” for engineering, quality, and delivery quality.
Unmanned Systems
Communication
Kalkan VTOL UAV Communicates Through Bayraktar TB2’s Relay
In a recent test, TB2 armed UAV was used as a communications relay for the Kalkan VTOL UAV, which was designed to perform ISR missions to extend coverage.
Unmanned Systems
Engine and Transmission
Bayraktar KIZILELMA PT3 Takes Off Using Afterburner
Following a series of ground tests for the afterburner mode, Baykar’s KIZILELMA unmanned fighter’s third prototype, PT3, took flight utilising the afterburner.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Armenia Moves From Conflict Towards Peace and Stability
Armenia moves past disputes and prioritises regional peace, diplomacy, and economic cooperation in the Caucasus, strengthening ties with its neighbours.
Investment
ASELSAN and SSB Sign Land Vehicles Payload Contract
ASELSAN stated at KAP that it signed an agreement with the Secretariat of Defence Industries (SSB) valuing EUR 36 million to procure land vehicle payloads.
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
MURAD 100-A AESA Radar on Akıncı UCAV Locks on Targets
ASELSAN’s MURAD 100-A AESA radar for fighters and UCAVs, integrated into Akıncı UCAV, achieved locks on multiple targets during the second flight test.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
Türkiye Receives Response to Eurofighter Typhoon Request
Türkiye has received a response to its request for a price proposal from the United Kingdom and BAE Systems for the procurement of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Türkiye to Lead NATO Amphibious Task Force (ATF) in 2025
Türkiye’s Amphibious Task Group completed NATO’s readiness inspection and will assume its NATO leading mission from Spain between July 2025 and June 2026.
Land
Estonian MoD Shows New Arma 6x6 and NMS 4x4 Vehicles
Estonian MoD shared the images of its delivered Otokar Arma 6x6 APC and Nurol Makina NMS 4x4 tactical wheeled vehicle in a post from its official X account.
E/W
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Leonardo Teases Its Sensors and EW Systems for Baykar’s UAVs
Leonardo has published its avionics for Baykar’s UAV platforms, including EO/IR, radar, IRST, and electronic warfare systems, in its Industrial Plan 2025.
