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Bayraktar KIZILELMA, Türkiye’s first-ever unmanned fighter jet, developed indigenously and originally by Baykar, successfully completed the Aerodynamics System Identification Test in accordance with its test schedule.

Baykar, the world’s leading UCAV exporter, has signed a partnership agreement with Leonardo, one of the largest defense companies globally. Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will collaborate on UCAV production in Italy. This partnership will combine Baykar’s expertise in UCAVs and artificial intelligence technology with Leonardo’s strengths in mission systems, payloads, and certification. The collaboration will also extend into the field of space technologies.

Bayraktar KIZILELMA, Türkiye’s first-ever unmanned fighter jet, developed entirely with Baykar’s own resources, continues to successfully undergo flight tests.

The Bayraktar TB2 with tail number J11, a distinguished member of Türkiye’s first-ever UCAV fleet, has successfully completed 10,000 flight hours in service with the Gendarmerie General Command. Now retired, the aircraft will be repurposed for indigenous UCAV training and test flights. In exchange for the decommissioned UCAV, Baykar has gifted the Gendarmerie General Command a brand-new Bayraktar TB2—free of charge.

The latest version of Bayraktar TB2, Türkiye’s first-ever indigenous unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), marks nothing short of the aircraft’s rebirth—now equipped with a turbo engine and advanced artificial intelligence. The next-generation Bayraktar TB2T-AI, set to tilt the balance of power on the battlefield with its superior altitude, high speed, and AI-powered smart flight capabilities, has officially taken to the skies with a series of successful test flights.

Following the February 6 earthquakes, Baykar provided a total of 5 billion Turkish Lira in aid to help meet the needs of earthquake survivors. As part of this relief initiative, 1,012 permanent housing units built in Adıyaman, Hatay, and Kahramanmaraş are being delivered to their rightful owners.
 

Baykar honored its standout employees for their achievements and contributions throughout the year at the Özdemir Bayraktar Awards.

Baykar, the world leader in the unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) export market, generated 90% of its total revenue in 2024 from exports—amounting to $1.8 billion.

The production prototype of Bayraktar KIZILELMA, Türkiye’s first-ever unmanned fighter jet, has successfully passed yet another flight test.

Bayraktar TB3, which recently made history by becoming the world’s first armed unmanned aerial vehicle to take off and land on a short-runway vessel, successfully completed its first firing test with the MAM-T munition to hit its target with pinpoint accuracy.