Baykar Demonstrates Kemankeş 1’s Air-to-Air Capability
Kemankeş 1 jet-powered loitering munition’s test from Akıncı UCAV included the demonstration of air-to-air capability through a dive on a hovering target.
Unmanned Systems News
Russia Mounts Rocket Launchers on UAVs for Fire Support
Russian soldiers shared the footage of an FPV UAV firing an RShG-2 disposable thermobaric rocket launcher as an alternative way for close air support.
Spain Discloses Plans for Catapult-Fitted Aircraft Carrier
With the retirement of the EAV-8B Harrier II approaching and no apparent plans for F-35B, Spain has announced the plans for a catapult-fitted aircraft carrier.
ANKA-III UCAV Performs Controlled Emergency Landing
An ANKA-III UCAV performing a test flight for the Anatolian Eagle 2025 international military exercise performed an emergency landing on an open field.
Trilateral Cooperation for Bayraktar TB3 UCAV On Horizon
Indonesia’s acquisition of Bayraktar TB3 and the possibility of acquiring the Guiseppe Garibaldi aircraft carrier might bring up a trilateral cooperation.
Anduril Forms Cooperation with Rheinmetall for UAVs
U.S.-based Anduril will cooperate with German Rheinmetall on the YFQ-44A Fury Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) and the Barracuda family of missiles.
France Revives Flying Wing UCAV as Wingman for Rafale
During the Paris Airshow 2025, French Dassault unveiled its flying wing stealthy UCAV to support future Rafale F5 multirole fighters and eventually FCAS’s NGF.
STM Scores Second Export Success with Armour-Piercing Kargu
STM expands international sales of its combat-proven rotary-wing loitering munition Kargu for the second time, with its enhanced anti-armour capability.
Italy Evaluates GCAP Wingman Options, Including Kızılelma
Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani stated that various alternatives like unmanned versions of trainers and Baykar’s Kızılelma are being evaluated as loyal wingman.
Demiroğlu Dismisses Doubts on Indonesia’s KAAN Order
TUSAŞ CEO affirms Indonesia’s firm commitment to 48 KAAN jets, rejects scepticism and highlights Turkiye’s aerospace readiness and strategic trust gains.
Italian Navy Carriers Prepare for Bayraktar TB3 UCAVs
During the LBA Systems press meeting at the Paris Airshow, Leonardo CEO Cingolani stated that Bayraktar TB3 would be prepared for aircraft carrying ships.
ROKETSAN’s Çakır Cruise Missile Demonstrates ATR Capability
ROKETSAN’s Çakır compact cruise missile fired from Akıncı UCAV used the Automatic Target Recognition capability of its IIR seeker on a stationary sea target.
STM to Showcase Naval Systems and UAVs at Indo Defence 2025
Turkish defence firm STM will exhibit its naval platforms and tactical UAVs at Indo Defence 2025, one of Asia-Pacific’s key military events, held in Indonesia.
Ukraine Explores C-UAS UAVs Loaded with Kamikaze UAVs
A recent alternative approach for C-UAS from Ukraine is a catapult-launched UAV loaded with two high-speed kamikaze UAVs to patrol against enemy UAVs.
