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AI Drone Finals Take Flight in Türkiye
The final round of the Combat UAV Hunter Drone Competition, organized by BAYKAR under the TEKNOFEST umbrella, is officially underway at Siirt Airport. Out of 105 initial entrants, 16 elite teams comprising 163 local and…
Türkiye’s ROKETSAN Successfully Tests Next-Gen Cruise Missile
Turkish defense manufacturer ROKETSAN has successfully completed live-fire testing of its domestically produced, next-generation ÇAKIR cruise missile. Launched from a land vehicle during two recent tests, the advanced weapon "hit both land…
Turkish Aerospace Shares Footage of KAAN Fighter Jet
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) has shared official social media footage showing the national fighter jet, KAAN, taxiing on the runway. The newly released images capture the aircraft conducting ground movements as part of its…
Türkiye’s Kızılelma Drone Aces Supersonic Missile Test
Türkiye’s first unmanned combat aircraft, the Bayraktar Kızılelma, has successfully completed its first test firing using a supersonic air-to-ground missile. Armed with two Roketsan-developed JET-230 missiles, the production-model aircraft…
Baykar and Leonardo Complete K-SWARM Test Flight
Turkish aerospace firm Baykar and Italian defense contractor Leonardo have successfully completed the first live test flights of their K-SWARM program, demonstrating advanced crewed and uncrewed teaming capabilities. Conducted in…
Japan’s Low-Cost H3 Rocket Achieves Orbit
Japan has successfully launched its new, highly efficient H3 rocket, marking a strong comeback for the nation's space ambitions. Lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Center, the rocket flawlessly carried the "VEP-5" prototype satellite…
Istanbul Defense Expo Debuts Baykar’s Long-Range Drone
Turkish defense manufacturer Baykar has unveiled its highly anticipated Mızrak (Spear) Smart Loitering Munition at the SAHA 2026 global defense exhibition in Istanbul. Boasting an operational range of over 1,000 kilometers and a…
New York Tests 10-Minute Electric Air Taxis to JFK
Fully electric air taxis have officially begun test flights in New York, aiming to revolutionize urban transit between Manhattan and John F. Kennedy International Airport. Developed by Joby Aviation, these innovative vertical take-off and…
Türkiye’s Baykar Tests New Swarm Drones
Turkish defense company Baykar successfully demonstrated its new K2 kamikaze UAV and "Sivrisinek" loitering munitions at the Keşan test center in Türkiye. During the advanced flight tests, the drones showcased next-generation combat…
AKINCI Drone Tests New Smart Bomb Kit
Türkiye’s Bayraktar AKINCI combat drone has successfully test-fired the domestically developed Winged Guidance Kit 82 (KGK 82), further expanding its advanced operational capabilities. The unmanned aerial vehicle took off from a flight test…