Is Japan's New Trainer Aircraft Candidate HÜRJET? Minister Fidan Signals UAV and Defence Cooperation
Foreign Minister Fidan signalled joint production with Japan in UAVs and unmanned systems. The Japanese press has highlighted TUSAŞ's HÜRJET as a candidate to succeed the JASDF's T-4 fleet. The Airbus-backed HÜRJET is a rival to the FA-50.
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar and French defense giant Safran partner to integrate Euroflir optics on TB2, reducing North American reliance and expanding European market reach.
Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken announced that his country will launch a UCAV tender and that they are open to working with Türkiye in this process.
Queen Mathilde of Belgium, together with a high-level delegation consisting of the Defence and Foreign Ministers, visited and inspected Baykar's National Technology Centre.
Baykar signed the first export contract for the KIZILELMA unmanned combat aircraft with the Indonesian company PT Republik Aero Dirgantara. Deliveries begin in 2028.
Baykar successfully completed the live firing test of its new MIZRAK Intelligent Loitering Munition, featuring a 40 kg payload capacity and AI-powered visual diving capabilities.
Piaggio Aerospace announced that it will showcase the P.180 Mantide Multi-Mission Platform (MMP) and its advanced aircraft engine MRO capabilities at the SAHA EXPO 2026 exhibition.
According to Naval News, the Italian Navy plans to procure Bayraktar TB3 UCAVs for the Cavour aircraft carrier. Details in our news.
Baykar announced the new AI-supported K2 Kamikaze UAV platform featuring a 2000 km range and a 200 kg warhead. Discover the striking technical specifications of the system.
Baykar conducted an Autonomous Free Formation Flight Test with 2 KIZILELMA jets. Discover the strategic details of this dynamic test following the close formation flight.
Italian firm Piaggio Aerospace, owned by Turkish drone giant Baykar, has unveiled its next-generation aircraft, the Avanti NX. A revolution is underway in Turkish-Italian aviation with modern avionics systems and an annual production target of 30 aircraft.
Italian defense giant Leonardo announced that the first mid-size UAVs co-developed with Baykar will be produced in Italy this April. Details on the swarm drone project.