Turkey’s indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle ANKA, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), has once again proven its precision and reliability. In a remarkable display of capability, ANKA conducted a live-fire test using ROKETSAN’s domestically produced L-UMTAS missile, striking its target with pinpoint accuracy from an altitude of 15,000 feet. The successful test footage and details were shared through TUSAŞ’s official X account, celebrating another achievement for Turkish engineering.

In its statement, TUSAŞ emphasized the importance of this success, saying, “This achievement, realized with ROKETSAN’s national missile L-UMTAS, stands as a proud testament to the tireless dedication of our engineers. With every success, we write Turkey’s power across the skies and continue to rise higher with our national technology.”

Haluk Görgün, President of the Defense Industry Agency (SSB), also highlighted the significance of the test, noting that the precision strike demonstrates the strength and advancement of Turkey’s domestic defense capabilities. Görgün praised all contributors—engineers, technicians, industrial partners, and subcontractors—for their efforts, stating, “Together, we are moving Turkey’s defense capabilities forward with strong and confident steps toward the future.”

First flown on December 30, 2010, and entering service in 2017, ANKA has evolved into one of the world’s most capable UAV systems in its class. Designed to perform reconnaissance, surveillance, target detection, and tracking missions, ANKA provides real-time intelligence to Turkish security forces, operating effectively day and night, even in adverse weather conditions.

One of the key milestones in ANKA’s development has been the integration of domestically produced subsystems, particularly the TEI-PD170 engine developed by TEI (TUSAŞ Engine Industries). The inclusion of this national powerplant has significantly enhanced ANKA’s operational independence and reduced foreign dependency in critical technologies.

This precision strike using the L-UMTAS missile not only highlights ANKA’s combat readiness but also underscores the rapid technological advancement of Turkey’s aerospace and missile industries—solidifying its position as a rising force in global defense innovation.