Developed by STM, the portable rotary-wing loitering munition drone KARGU has been in the Turkish Armed Forces inventory since 2018 and has now been exported to more than 10 countries. STM continues to expand its export success with new ammunition types and increasing orders

Baykar achieved $1.8 billion in exports in 2024, selling advanced UAVs to 35 countries and maintaining its 60% share of the global drone market.

TUSAŞ’s delta-wing ANKA III completed its first internal weapons release using ASELSAN’s TOLUN munition, striking the target “12” at 20,000 feet and 180 knots.

Developed by Altınay Defense Technologies, Turkey’s new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are set to join the national inventory in 2025, with strong export potential.

Bayraktar TB2 UAVs joined the Albanian Armed Forces, completing their first flights at Kuçova Air Base as the country’s first NATO-standard air platforms.

Powered by TEI’s PD-170 engine, Bayraktar TB3 reached 30,000 feet in a system performance test, showcasing its short-runway naval operations capability.

EDGE and Baykar have integrated the DESERT STING 16 precision-guided munition onto the Bayraktar TB2 UAV, expanding its operational capabilities and strengthening their strategic alliance.

India has introduced the locally developed Drishti 10 MALE UAV in Hyderabad. With 36-hour endurance and 450 kg payload, it boosts the country’s defense autonomy.