LBA Systems Displays Bayraktar TB3 “Astore Levante” UCAV
LBA Systems unveiled the Astore Levante UCAV based on the Bayraktar TB3 marine UCAV, incorporating Leonardo’s onboard systems during the FIA 2026 exhibition.
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Navy / Maritime
Air
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Air
Unmanned Systems
Interest From Latin America on Baykar's Approach to UCAVs
As Baykar is developing and exporting its legacy and new UCAVs, it is receiving attention from the Latin America region seeking alternative providers.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB3 with CİRİT Missile: A Path for Dual Use?
Bayraktar TB3 naval UCAV successfully hit a land target in a firing test with ROKETSAN’s CİRİT laser-guided missile, potentially opening a door to C-UAS use.
Navy / Maritime
Air
E/W
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB3 Dons ANTIDOT 2-U EW Pods at Denizkurdu-2/2026
Bayraktar TB3 STOL UCAV operating from TCG ANADOLU (L400) LHD was fitted with ASELSAN2s ANTIDOT 2-U series of electronic warfare pods at Denizkurdu-2/2026.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Expo and Air Show
Baykar-Safran Team-Up with Strategic Partnership Deal
Turkish Baykar and France’s prominent defence firm Safran have inked a strategic cooperation MoU covering work on sensors, weaponry, and navigation systems.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Bayraktar TB3 to Fire ROKETSAN's Mini Cruise Missile
Bayraktar TB3 and AKINCI UCAVs are set to use ROKETSAN's low-cost mini cruise missile, recently shown at SAHA EXPO 2026 international defence exhibition.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB3 Teams Up with KALKAN VTOL to Hit Its Target
Bayraktar TB3 STOL UCAV hit a target with MAM-L glide munition, designated provided by KALKAN VTOL UAV fitted with Baykar’s own BG-180 EO system during a test.
Air
E/W
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Bayraktar TB2 UAV with SPPOD-L Demonstrates Self-Protection
Bayraktar TB2 armed UAV has demonstrated self-protection for unmanned aircraft through TÜBİTAK BİLGEM's SPPOD-L with missile warning sensors and flares.
Analysis
Land
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Regional / Strategy
NATO Highlights Turkiye as a Key Player at Steadfast Dart
Promotion of Turkiye’s contribution to the multi-national Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise in NATO releases point to the elevating role in Europe’s defence.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB3 Participates in C-UAS Drills at Steadfast Dart
Bayraktar TB3 naval UCAV is working alongside Eurofighter Typhoons and an AWACS for C-UAS training activities within the scope of Steadfast Dart 2026.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB3 Connects to ADVENT CMS of TCG Anadolu LHD
HAVELSAN announced the completion of integration tests for Bayraktar TB3 UCAV to the ADVENT combat management system present onboard TCG Anadolu LHD (L400).
Navy / Maritime
Air
Unmanned Systems
Baykar Shows Automatic Landing System for Bayraktar TB3
Baykar has shared the footage of the automatic landing system developed for TCG Anadolu LHD (L-400) and Bayraktar TB3 UCAV in action under extreme weather.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Polish Air Force Bayraktar TB2 Operates in NATO’s TAMT
A Polish Air Force Bayraktar TB2 armed UAV is operating as part of NATO’s Tailored Assurance Measures for Turkiye (TAMT) mission in the Mediterranean.
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Bayraktar TB3 Performs Naval Strike at Steadfast Dart 2026
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV made its international debut in action at NATO's Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise by hitting a sea target after taking off from TCG ANADOLU.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Colombia Might Replace Hermes Series UAVs with Baykar’s UAVs
Colombia is reportedly planning to replace its Israeli Hermes 450 and Hermes 900 UAVs with Baykar’s Bayraktar TB2 armed UAVs and Bayraktar TB3 UCAVs.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Bayraktar KIZILELMA Makes Historic BVR Air-to-Air Strike
Baykar KIZILELMA’s BVR strike marks the first air-to-air kill by an unmanned fighter jet, proving Türkiye’s leap into loyal-wingman air combat and airpower.
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