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.
ucav News
Unmanned Systems
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.
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Baykar’s Akıncı UCAV Takes Flight with MURAD AESA Radar
Baykar’s Akıncı UCAV has performed its flight test with ASELSAN’s MURAD AESA radar developed for various platforms, following the flight with the F-16.
Sensors
ASELSAN’s ASELFLIR-600 Set to Double the Targeting Range
ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol stated that the ASELFLIR-600 EO/IR being developed for larger UCAV platforms would have double the current laser designation range.
Unmanned Systems
Indonesia orders from Turkiye Bayraktar TB3 and Akıncı UCAVs
Following President Erdoğan's visit to Indonesia, Indonesia has ordered Bayraktar TB3 and Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs from Baykar).
Investment
Unmanned Systems
Baykar Chooses Morocco as the Next Location for Production
Following the ventures for production in Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and Mongolia, Baykar has picked Morocco as the next production location outside of Turkiye.
Navy / Maritime
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB3 Begins Armed Tests as it achieves UCAV Title
The Bayraktar TB3 UCAV, which recently took off and landed on a short-runway vessel, TCG Anadolu L400, has begun munitions integration tests with MAM-T.
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
ANKA III Launches Tolun from Internal Bay for the First Time
Turkish Aerospace’s ANKA III stealth UCAV launched ASELSAN’s Tolun munition for the first time from its internal bay, advancing airstrike capabilities.
E/W
Unmanned Systems
Communication
ASELSAN Delivers GERGEDAN 4-U & ANTIDOT 3-U EW Systems
In his overview for 2024, ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol stated that the GERGEDAN 4-U communication electronic attack system and ANTIDOT 3-U EW pod were delivered.
Navy / Maritime
China Launches Type 076 Sichuan LHD Fitted with a Catapult
Type 076, as a larger follow-up to the Type 075 LHD, was launched and named Sichuan with a ceremony. Type 076 is a hybrid solution with its EMALS catapult.
Weapon / Missile
ROKETSAN Invests Further into Aeroballistic Missiles
ROKETSAN CEO Murat İkinci stated that Turkish UCAVs will receive new aeroballistic missiles with longer ranges and higher speeds.
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
AKINCI UCAV Tests GÖKÇE Laser/GPS Guidance Kit
GÖKÇE Laser/GPS guidance kit for Mk-83 GPBs was tested from AKINCI UCAV for the third time, successfully hitting the target.
E/W
Unmanned Systems
Communication
ANTIDOT 3-U Provides Communication EA Capability for UAVs
ASELSAN's new UAV electronic warfare pod, ANTIDOT 3-U, will allow UAVs to attack enemy UAVs' communication links and GNSS.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Pakistan Develops Eghraaq Mini Torpedo for UAVs
During IDEAS 2024, Pakistani defence firm GIDS unveiled the Eghraaq mini-torpedo suitable for use on UAVs.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
MBDA Shows RCM2 Remote Carrier for Different Platforms
RCM2 was first revealed during ILA2024 alongside the Eurofighter Tranche 5 fighter. It will be launchable from aircraft, ships, and MLRS.
Unmanned Systems
Mali Acquires AKINCI UCAVs
Mali-based ORTM1 TV channel has published images of AKINCI UCAVs used by the Malian Air Force.
