Bayraktar TB2 Flies with the Indigenous TM100 Engine
Baykar’s Bayraktar TB2 flew with the indigenously developed TM100 internal combustion engine, developed as an alternative to foreign-supplied engines.
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Unmanned Systems
Engine and Transmission
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
The Tactical Ascent of Guided Rockets in Drone Warfare
As UAVs become eminent players in combat zones, laser-guided munitions like Roketsan’s Cirit may offer Turkiye a scalable solution for counter-UAS missions.
Unmanned Systems
Brazil Publishes RFP for Armed Tactical UAV Acquirement
Brazilian Army has published an RFP for the acquirement of three armed tactical UAVs, citing up to four munitions as armament and ITAR-free requirements.
Unmanned Systems
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.
Unmanned Systems
Communication
Kalkan VTOL UAV Communicates Through Bayraktar TB2’s Relay
In a recent test, TB2 armed UAV was used as a communications relay for the Kalkan VTOL UAV, which was designed to perform ISR missions to extend coverage.
Unmanned Systems
Kemankeş 1 Loitering Munition Performs Parachute Landing
Baykar’s Kemankeş 1 loitering munition missile launched by Bayraktar TB2 armed UAV used a parachute to land after travelling a distance in the latest test.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB2T-AI: Next Generation of Bayraktar TB2 Line
Baykar adds AI to TB2. The new generation variant Bayraktar TB2T-AI, powered by a turbo engine and expanded AI capabilities, performed its maiden flight.
E/W
Unmanned Systems
Communication
GERGEDAN 3-U Paves Way for UCAV-Based Communication Jamming
ASELSAN’s GERGEDAN 3-U jammer will allow UCAVs like AKINCI, ANKA, and AKSUNGUR to attack and record enemy communications as an onboard system.
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.
Unmanned Systems
Poland’s TB2s to be Deployed in Turkiye for NATO Missions
Poland’s TB2 UAVs will be deployed in Turkiye under NATO’s Tailored Assurance Measures for Turkiye (TAMT) to patrol the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
Ammunition
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB2 Drops BOZOK and KAYI 30 Guided Munitions
TÜBİTAK SAGE’s BOZOK and KAYI 30 laser-guided glide munitions were dropped from Baykar’s Bayraktar TB2 armed UAV, scoring hits on the ground target.
Investment
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
Baykar to Establish TB2 Production Facility in Mongolia
According to a report by Kyrgyzstan-based Akipress, Baykar is planning to set up a production facility for TB2 UAVs in Mongolia near the capital, Ulaanbaatar.
E/W
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB2 Flies with ASELSAN's ANTIDOT 2-U/S ESM Pod
Baykar’s Bayraktar TB2 UAV has gained a new capability in the electronic warfare field with the integration of ASELSAN’s ANTIDOT 2-U/S electronic support pod.
Unmanned Systems
Baykar Delivers AKINCI UCAV to United Arab Emirates
Baykar announced from social media accounts that the Bayraktar Akıncı UCAV was exported to the UAE in December 2024. The Company did not disclose the number.
Unmanned Systems
Homeland Security
Kenya Adds Six Bayraktar TB2 Armed UAVs to its Inventory
Baykar’s Bayraktar TB2 Armed UAVs will be on duty in Kenya along with Turkish Aerospace’s ANKA-S UCAVs. Kenya has added six TB2 Armed UAVs to its inventory.
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
FULMAR 200-A AESA SAR Pod Flies with Bayraktar TB2 UAV
ASELSAN CEO Ahmet Akyol stated that the first flight test with the FULMAR 200-A AESA SAR pod was performed onboard Bayraktar TB2 UAV in his 2024 summary."
