NATO Ally Announces Major Combat Drone Milestone
Summary
Turkey successfully tested its unmanned drone, Bayraktar Kizilelma, which hit a jet using a radar-guided air-to-air missile over the Black Sea. This marks a milestone in drone combat technology and highlights Turkey's progress in developing its own military hardware.Key Facts
- Turkey's Bayraktar Kizilelma drone is the first to hit a jet from a long distance with a radar-guided missile.
- The test shows increased use of drones in air combat, supporting traditional aircraft.
- The drone used a Turkish radar and domestically produced missile called Gokdogan.
- Kizilelma has advanced targeting systems and can carry up to 1,500 kilograms of equipment.
- Turkey plans to produce and deliver these drones to its military by 2026.
- This development is part of Turkey's move towards self-reliance in military technology.
- Turkey signed a deal to buy Eurofighter Typhoon jets after being removed from the F-35 program.
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