Anka-3 for Air Refuelling Missions
TUSAŞ’s ANKA-3 will have a Tanker UAV version. ANKA-3 will provide air refuelling missions beyond the front line.
Unmanned Systems News
Iran Opens its First Strategic UAV Base
The Iranian Army inaugurates the first strategic UAV base for surveillance and intelligence gathering.
France Invests in The Tank-Hunting UAV Project, Larinae
The French Defence Innovation Agency (AID) has approved a remotely operated munition project Larinae for opportunity targets.
The First Test Launch of “Deli” Kamikaze UAV is Carried Out
TİTRA carried out the first firing test of its indigenously developed “Deli” Kamikaze UAV.
Baykar Produces the 500th Bayraktar TB2 Armed UAV
Baykar’s 500th TB2 Armed UAV came out of the production line. The company has produced 580 TB2 Armed and ISR UAVs in total.
India Buys 31 MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAVs
India approved the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones from the U.S. for an estimated value of USD 3 billion.
Romania to Add Three Watchkeeper X UAVs to its Inventory
Romania will diversify its inventory by adding Watchkeeper X UAVs in service following the Turkiye, Bayraktar TB2 Armed UAV purchase.
Israel Unveiles SpyX kamikaze drone at Le Bourget
Israel’s BlueBird Aero Systems unveils its electric engines SpyX kamikaze drone at the Paris Air Show 2023.
The Return of TUSAŞ’s Sivrisinek /Mosquito UAV
Turkish Aerospace’s (TUSAŞ) unmanned helicopter project, Sivrisinek / Mosquito or RS300, Rotorcraft UAV, returned to the stages.
The Netherlands Gets MQ-9A UAV
The U.S. approved selling MQ-9A Block 5 aircraft to the Netherlands with an estimated cost of $611 million. DSCA announced the FMS to the country.
Baykar Conducted the First Test Fire of KEMANKEŞ
Baykar’s KEMANKEŞ loitering munition completed the first test fire. KEMANKEŞ was fired from TB2 UAV.
Baykar's AKINCI UCAV Launches Tubitak SAGE’s HGK-82
TUBITAK-SAGE’s Precision Guidance Kit (HGK), developed for the fighter jet, was tested on Baykar’s Bayraktar AKINCI AUAV to open new era on unmanned systems.
Kuwait Signs Contract with Turkish Bayraktar for TB2 UAVs
Kuwait has inked a contract with Turkish Bayraktar to procure an undefined number of TB2 drones, confirming former news released in January 2023.
France In Search of Portable Loitering Munition Solution
France wants to develop loitering munitions for its units in the field. The French Defence Procurement Agency opens a tender for it.
