Baykar today released the first concept renders of its MIUS (Muharip İnsansız Uçak Sistemi, or Unmanned Combat Air System). The renders show off the jet-powered MIUS’ profile. While the fuselage… Continue reading "Baykar Unveils New Carrier Capable Unmanned Combat Aircraft Concept"
A delegation led by Latvian Minister of Defense Artis Pabriks visited the National UCAV R&D and Production Facilities of Baykar Defense, the manufacturer of Bayraktar TB-2 UCAVs. Minister Pabriks was… Continue reading "Latvia Considering Bayraktar TB-2 UCAV Buy"
On 26 January, 2007, Turkey signed a joint agreement to join the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program (JSF). Turkey, which at first committed to buying 100 F-35A’s, started to work… Continue reading "Turkey’s TCG Anadolu L-400 to be Integrated With TB-3 Bayraktar UCAV’s"
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has begun training the first batch of operators for its Akinci UCAV. The company made the announcement of March 3, releasing photographs of trainees at their… Continue reading "Baykar Begins Training Initial Batch Of Akinci UCAV Pilots"
The Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries has released a video outlining its plans for 2021, including the first trials of an indigenous engine for the Altay main battle tank project. … Continue reading "Altay Tank Indigenous Engine Trials Among Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries’ Plans For 2021"
In a year where seemingly everything that could go wrong proceeded to do so in spectacular fashion, a UCAV of all things wound up having a better year than most… Continue reading "Eastern Promise: The Baykar Bayraktar TB2 in Profile"
Two Russian journalists have been released from Turkish police detention on Monday, following questioning at an Istanbul courthouse. They had been arrested last week for allegedly filming around Turkish drone… Continue reading "Two Russian Journalists Deported After Arrest For “Illegal Filming” Near Baykar Facilities"
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) has announced that it is suspending exports of aircraft engines to “countries with unclear usage” following accusations that the engines are being used to power Turkish-built… Continue reading "Bombardier Recreational Products Suspends Aircraft Engine Exports Over UCAV Use Concerns"
The Canadian government has moved to suspend exports of electro-optical imaging and targeting systems used in Turkish-made unmanned combat air vehicles, following allegations from Canadian disarmament groups and Armenian-Canadian organizations… Continue reading "Canada Suspends Electro-Optical Sensor Export Licenses To Turkey"