TUSAŞ Develops a new Jet-Powered Kamikaze UAV: AYAZ
A trademark titled “AYAZ Kamikaze Jet UAV” was spotted on the website of the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, pointing to a dedicated kamikaze UAV.
Unmanned Systems News
Russia Deploys LTE-Controlled FPV Drones in Ukraine
First reported April 2025; August wreckage showed SIMs and 4G modules. TurDef underlines the tactic: military use concealed within civilian mobile networks.
US Army Deploys Unmanned Black Hawk with MATRIX in Exercise
A US Army soldier used the control panel to command a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter fitted with the MATRIX kit during the Northern Strike 25-2 military exercise.
Anduril’s YFQ-44A Fury CCA Prototype Performs Maiden Flight
YFQ-44A Fury, months after GA-ASI’s YFQ-42 prototype, has performed its maiden flight as the second prototype for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme.
Singapore Launches Its First Unmanned Platform Mothership
Singapore has launched its first Victory-class multi-role ship set to carry a wide array of unmanned systems, including UAVs, USVs, and UUVs for surveillance.
Altınay Group Targets Mass Production and Export Expansion
Altınay is shifting from project-based work to serial production, aiming to turn in-house systems into off-the-shelf export products along defence sectors.
Two AKINCI UCAVs with ASELSAN’s EW Pods Join EHDEN Exercise
A pair of AKINCI UCAVs, one carrying ASELSAN’s ANTIDOT 2-U/ES support pod and another carrying the ANTIDOT 2-U/EA attack pod, joined the EHDEN exercise.
STM Completes ALPAGU Loitering Munitions’ Domestic Delivery
STM announced that it has completed the domestic deliveries of the tube-launched ALPAGU fixed-wing loitering munition, which a single infantryman can operate.
STM Gives Specifications for Its VTOL Fixed-Wing UAV
Following the debut at IDEF2025, STM has given technical specifications on its upcoming VTOL fixed-wing UAV to carry out ISR missions with light armament.
Altınay lays foundation for new $50M Technology Campus
Altınay makes an investment on Türkiye's R&D base for robotics and motion control. The $50m Altınay Technology Campus (ATC) will employ 1,200 engineers.
Ukraine Keeps Adding New Weaponry Options for Its USVs
Ukraine’s SBU displayed the Sea Baby USV in two new configurations, one with what appears to be multiple 122 mm Grad rockets and another with a 12.7 mm RCWS.
ASELSAN’s MURAD 100-A Radar Completes First KIZILELMA Flight
ASELSAN’s MURAD 100-A AESA radar made its first flight on KIZILELMA, demonstrating multi-target tracking, BVR missile guidance and cross-platform versatility.
MARLIN USV Optically Detects Drifting Mine with AI Assist
MARLIN USV, developed by ASELSAN and Sefine Shipyards, has demonstrated its capability to autonomously detect and identify drifting mines with optics.
SAVX Introduces KORGAN-M Multi-Function UAV Station
SAVX has unveiled the KORGAN-M multi-function UAV station intended for small-sized multicopter UAVs to perform functions such as storage and mission planning.
