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Uncrewed Vehicles
Discoverer II UAV takes flight
7th September 2012
Unmanned Systems Group (UMS) has announced that its Discoverer II Remotely Piloted Air System has completed its maiden flight from the Karlskoga airfield in Sweden. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AeroVironment receives additional US Army RQ-11B Raven funding
6th September 2012
AeroVironment has received additional $16,472,298 in funding from the US Army to deliver RQ-11B Raven UAV systems, payloads and spares under a contract dated 10 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Training and Logistics Support Activity for small UAS launched
3rd September 2012
The US Naval Air Systems Command has launched a new UAV training and logistics programme at at Camp Lejeune, NC, giving future UAV operators access …
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Military Logistics
Engine trouble causes further A400M delays
3rd September 2012
Ongoing engine problems will delay the A400M Atlas airlifter's entry into service, Airbus Military has announced. The detection of metallic chips in the oil system …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UAS Europe announces UAV system acquisitions
30th August 2012
UAS Europe has announced that it has acquired the intellectual property rights, manufacturing capabilities and airframe stock for two different unmanned aircrafts from UAV Services …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ScanEagle conducts first operational mission in Dutch service
10th August 2012
A Dutch ScanEagle tactical UAV conducted its first operational mission over the Gulf of Aden on 8 August as part of the counter-piracy operation Ocean …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2012: LM demonstrates new small UAS
9th August 2012
Lockheed Martin is to demonstrate its Desert Hawk III, Desert Hawk Extended Endurance Range (EER) and new quadrotor UAV at the upcoming US Army Expeditionary …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2012: FAA flying high with airspace integration
9th August 2012
The FAA has claimed that a decision on the six test sites for UAS that is due to be established in an effort to open …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2012: MLB goes vertical
8th August 2012
MLB is using the venue of AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America to spotlight its recent development efforts on its new Vertical – Bat (V-Bat) UAV …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2012: Insitu continues with Integrator and Scan Eagle successes
8th August 2012
Insitu is continuing to find success with both its Integrator and Scan Eagle systems with a number of new customers being announced this year. The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2012: Rockwell Collins looking to enable airspace integration
7th August 2012
Following the decision by the FAA to require US national airspace to be open by 2015, Rockwell Collins is utilising its experience in developing secure …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2012: AAI pushes CUSV for UISS
7th August 2012
AAI is anticipating the release of an RfP from the US Navy for its Unmanned Influence Sweep System (UISS) programme which it intends to respond …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2012: JIEDDO outlines unmanned airborne initiatives
6th August 2012
Speaking at AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2012, George Pappas, from the US Department of Defense Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) Capability Acquisition …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2012: Sense and avoid efforts need to be increased
6th August 2012
An industry expert has called for more effort to be put into the development of sense and avoid technology if UAVs are expected to be …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2012: IMT announces partnership with Leptron
6th August 2012
Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT), part of the Vitec Group’s Videocom division, announced the formation of a technology partnership with Leptron, a small VTOL UAS manufacturer, …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Aksungur [Turkish Air Force]
Programme Background First Flight & Contract Award The platform's maiden flight was completed on 20 March 2019, and it was first publicly shown at IDEF ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
Cargo UAV (Turkey)
Programme Background Inception & Requirment Turkey's Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) initiated a programme to procure VTOL-capable cargo drones in June 2018. These were planned for ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 (Turkey)
Programme Background Selection The Turkish Armed Forces are purchasing large numbers of UAVs from Turkey's domestic defence industry to perform ISTAR missions and provide troops ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Aksungur [Turkish Navy]
Programme Background First Flight & Contract Award The platform's maiden flight was completed on 20 March 2019, and it was first publicly shown at IDEF ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Baha [Turkiye]
Background Induction The Turkish Land Forces Command inducted an unknown quantity of Baha aircraft into service, the Turkish Ministry of National Defence announced on 25 ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
Songar (Turkey)
Programme Background Requirement The Turkish MoND was considering adopting several micro and mini UAVs to equip the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF). One of the systems ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Anka-S [Malaysia]
Programme Background Inception Malaysia's desire to acquire a MALE UAV dates back to 2009 when it announced it would be the first country in the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Anka-S [Kazakhstan]
Programme Background In 2018, Shephard reported that TAI had made another effort to promote its products to Kazakstan. Three years before a contract was noted, Tamer ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Akinci [Turkey]
Programme Background Unveiling & Testing Unveiled at TEKOFEST Istanbul Aviation, Space and Technology Festival in September 2019, the Akinci completed its first flight in December 2019. In June 2021, ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Akinci [Indonesia]
Programme Background Naval Ambition The Indonesian Navy Admiral Muhammad Ali announced an initiative to purchase Turkish UCAVs as part of a broader strategy to enhance and develop ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Aksungur [Chad]
Programme Background According to SavunmaSanayiST, reporting in April 2024, Chad received two Aksungur drones in 2024 following the Central African country's purchase of the Anka-S and ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Anka-S (Additional Units) [Malaysia]
Programme Background First Three Drones Following years of exploring MALE UAVs and a few failed efforts, the RMAF clarified it wanted to acquire the three ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Forpost-R (Russia)
Programme Background First Contract Recognising the value of tactical UAS during its operations in Syria, the Russian MoD identified a requirement for additional tactical UAVs. ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 (Qatar)
Programme Background In 2018 at DIMDEX, it was revealed that Qatar had bought six Bayraktar TB2 UAVs from Turkey. The deal also included three ground control stations, ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Anka-S [Indonesia]
Programme Background Requirement Indonesia wanted to acquire or produce a MALE UAV to operate at different air bases around Indonesia to cover the archipelago. Procurement Over Production Early ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Uncrewed aerial systems engines
PD170
The PD170 is a turbodiesel engine initially developed to meet the engine requirement of Turkish Aerospace Industries' indigenous Anka UAV. Development began in December 2012 ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Bulut
Launched in early 2025, the Bulut is a VTOL-capable small UAV from Havelsan. A development of the Baha, the drone is equipped with an electro-optical (EO), infrared, ...
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Loitering munitions
Kargi
The Kargi is an in-development loitering munition that Lentatek has developed in collaboration with the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBITAK), Aselsan and Turkish Aerospace ...
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UAS: flight control systems, UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed
UAV Flight Control Computer
The UAV Flight Control Computer is being developed by the Turkish Defence manufacturer Meteksan Savunma Sanayi for remotely controlling uncrewed operations. It comprises a Central ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Anka-S
Anka-S is a medium-altitude long-endurance UAV produced by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) designed to meet the requirements of the Turkish Armed Forces. The system has also been exported ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Aksungur
The Aksungur is a twin-engined MALE UAS manufactured by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for the Turkish Armed Forces. TAI completed the platform's maiden flight on 20 March ...
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Artillery rockets
TRG/TRLG-122
The TRG-122 is a Turkish 122mm family of guided artillery rockets developed by ROKETSAN for the T-122 Sakarya and other MLRS platforms. The family includes ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Efe
Efe is a lightweight, fixed-wing UAV designed for target acquisition. The platform was launched in 2006.
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Trainer
Hurkus
Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries signed an agreement with Turkish Aerospace Industries in March 2006 for the Hurkus Turkish Basic Training Aircraft development programme. Three ...
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Air: UAS radar
OKIS Automatic Take-off and Landing System
The OKIS Automatic Take-off and Landing System by Turkish Meteksan Defence Inc. is a radar-based system designed for the automatic take-off and landing processes of ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Baha
The Baha is a multi-role UAV designed by Havelsan. The system is powered by a petrol engine during the horizontal cruise and is supported by electric motors in ...
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Loitering munitions
Alpagu
The Alpagu is a fixed-wing loitering munition developed by STM. The loitering munition comes in several variants, has been designed for lightness and portability, and is ...
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Counter-UAS systems
İhtar
The İhtar anti-drone system consists of a radar, EO and jamming systems designed to counter mini-UAS and is available in fixed and deployable configurations. It ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Anka-I
Anka-I is a SIGINT/COMINT variant of Turkey’s Anka-S and is operated by Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization. The COMINT capability allows operators to track, geolocate and ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Rotary Wing Cargo UAV
Displayed at Paris Air Show 2023, the Rotary Wing Cargo UAV is a cargo-carrying and ISR drone manufactured by Turkish Aerospace (TAI). Powered by a ...
