The Latest Breaking News from Baykar

Turkey's New Killer Drone Makes History After Blasting Jet Out of the Sky—No Pilot Required

Turkey's Bayraktar KIZILELMA becomes the world's first unmanned fighter to destroy a jet-powered target with a long-range air-to-air missile, signalling a new era in aerial combat.

International Business Times UK · Nov 30, 2025

Turkey steps into EU defence plans as bloc eyes independence from US

The European Union is working more closely with Turkey on defence, aiming to build military independence as fears grow over Russia and doubts linger about continued US support.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 21, 2025

Turkey and Italy strengthen ties with trade and defense agreements

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have witnessed the formal exchange of a dozen cooperation agreements including on defense

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

Turkey's Baykar launches new jet-powered drone, aiming for air-to-air combat

Turkish defence firm Baykar said its first jet-powered unmanned aerial combat vehicle (UCAV) completed its maiden flight on Wednesday, as the company continues to gain popularity globally, most recently by helping Ukraine's army fight Russian forces.

Reuters · Dec 15, 2022

Türkiye's killer drones in Ukraine are making Vladimir Putin's life miserable, but Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is keeping him onside

Turkish-made drones carry laser-guided bombs and are light, cheap and supremely deadly. Here's how they have become instrumental in changing Russian President Vladimir Putin's fortunes in Ukraine.

ABC News · Dec 2, 2022

Turkey's Baykar to complete plant in Ukraine in two years -CEO

Turkish defence company Baykar is planning to complete the construction of its manufacturing plant in Ukraine in two years, its chief executive said on Thursday, after the company became highly renowned for their drones' success in thwarting Russian forces.

Reuters · Oct 28, 2022

Turkey says Malaysia, Indonesia interested in buying armed drones

Turkey said on Monday that Malaysia and Indonesia had expressed keen interest in buying armed drones from Turkish defence firm Baykar, which has supplied the weapons to several countries after battlefield successes.

Reuters · Sep 26, 2022

Exclusive-Turkey sells battle-tested drones to UAE as regional rivals mend ties - sources

Turkish defence firm Baykar has delivered 20 armed drones to the United Arab Emirates this month and could sell more, two Turkish sources said, as a diplomatic detente between the former regional rivals expands into military contracts.

Reuters · Sep 21, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 199

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 199th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Sep 10, 2022

Zelenskiy says Turkish drone maker to build Ukraine factory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday met with the head of Turkish defence firm Baykar and said the company would set up a factory in Ukraine to build unmanned aerial vehicles.

Reuters · Sep 9, 2022