Indigenously and originally developed by Baykar, the next-generation kamikaze UAV K2 and Sivrisinek loitering munition unveiled the combat concept of the future during a demonstration held in Keşan. The tests showcased AI-supported swarm autonomy, GNSS-independent navigation, automatic target detection, and strike capabilities. The K2 Kamikaze UAV and Sivrisinek will be exhibited to the public for the first time at SAHA 2026, taking place on 5-9 May.

ISTANBUL
24 APRIL 2026

Indigenously and originally developed by Baykar, the next-generation Kamikaze UAV K2 and Sivrisinek (Mosquito) loitering munition showcased AI-supported swarm autonomy, GNSS-independent navigation, automatic target detection, and strike capabilities during a demonstration held at the Keşan Flight Training and Test Center. The K2 Kamikaze UAV and the Sivrisinek loitering munition will make their public debut at SAHA 2026, which will take place in Istanbul on 5-9 May.

FLYING IN AUTONOMOUS SWARM FORMATION
The demonstration, held on 17 April, opened with the sequential takeoffs of 5 K2 Kamikaze UAVs within 5 minutes. Once airborne, the platforms conducted patrol flights in "right echelon," "line," "V," and "Turan" formations. Ten Sivrisinek loitering munitions — a new platform developed by Baykar — then joined the operation, forming a swarm beneath the K2 Kamikaze UAVs. The Bayraktar TB2, TB3, and AKINCI UCAVs accompanied the swarm flight, recording the operation from the air.