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Baykar: Turkey's Global Leader in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and Defence Technologies

Baykar Technology, was founded in 1986 and has been in operation since the 2000s. unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UCAV) is a globally recognised Turkish defence industry giant. Developed entirely with domestic engineering power Bayraktar TB2, TB3, Akıncı, Kızılelma such platforms strengthen the defence capabilities of both Turkey and friendly and allied countries.

Recent Developments and Achievements

  • Piaggio Aerospace Acquisition - With the acquisition of 140-year-old Italian aerospace company Piaggio Aerospace, Baykar took the Turkish aerospace industry to Europe.
  • UAV Cooperation with Leonardo - A high technology UAV development and production agreement was signed with Italian Leonardo.
  • National Engine TM100 - Bayraktar TB2 now flies with the completely domestic TM100 engine.
  • MURAD AESA Radar - Bayraktar Akıncı successfully completed its first test flight with the MURAD AESA radar produced by ASELSAN.
  • Bayraktar TB3 - TCG Anadolu realised its first landing and take-off from TCG Anadolu, marking a first in the world.
  • Export Achievements - Sale of 60 TB3s and 9 Akıncıs to Indonesia; TB2 supply to NATO member Croatia.

Technology and Innovation

  • Indigenous and national avionic systems
  • Artificial intelligence-supported flight control software
  • Enhanced autonomy and satellite control capabilities
  • UCAV technology capable of take-off and landing from sea platforms

Global Impact

By exporting UAVs/SUAVs to 34 countries as of 2025, Baykar has carried Turkey's global brand value in the defence industry to the highest level.

Poland announced it will purchase 24 Bayraktar UAVs from Türkiye.

Poland announced it will purchase 24 Bayraktar unmanned aerial vehicles and their accompanying ammunition from Türkiye.

The new smart UAV munition MAM-T was tested with the AKINCI TİHA.

The new smart UAV munition MAM-T was successfully tested with the AKINCI TİHA.

Baykar Defense shares AKINCI PT3 image.

Baykar Defense shared photos of the AKINCI PT3 alongside other prototypes.

The third prototype of the AKINCI TİHA is ready to fly.

Tests of the PT-3, the third prototype of the AKINCI TİHA, are continuing successfully.

Baykar Bayraktar Mini UAV

The flight test of the new generation Bayraktar Mini UAV was successfully completed.

The new generation Bayraktar Mini UAV system is ready to serve the security forces.

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The third prototype of the AKINCI UAV is coming.

Selçuk Bayraktar announced that the third prototype of the AKINCI UAV system is on its way.

ASELSAN CATS

Bayraktar TB2 successfully hit the target with Aselsan CATS.

In firing tests conducted with the domestically developed CATS targeting system, the TB2 achieved a direct hit.

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Akıncı TİHA performed fully autonomous takeoff and landing.

The Akıncı TİHA performed a fully autonomous takeoff and successfully landed fully autonomously.

TEI TUSAŞ PD170

The new AKINCI and TB3 UAVs will fly with domestically produced aircraft engines.

The domestically produced aircraft engine from TEI will power the new AKINCI and TB3 UAVs.

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Advanced new smart munitions are coming to domestic UAVs.

More advanced new versions of MAM-L and MAM-C smart munitions are being developed.

Bayraktar TB2 MAM-L MAM-C

Bayraktar TB2 and MAM-L achieve direct hits in Ukraine.

In Ukraine, successful live-fire tests were achieved with the MAM-L missile mounted on the Bayraktar TB2 UAV.

Baykar Flying Car Cezeri

The domestically produced flying car, Cezeri, has made its first flight.

The first test flight of the flying car Cezeri was successfully completed.