Baykar unveils AI-powered loitering munitions
The systems demonstrated AI-supported swarm autonomy, GNSS-independent navigation, automatic target detection and strike capabilities.
Evidence notes
- A test at Baykar’s flight training and test centre in northwestern Edirne came ahead of platforms’ public debut at the SAHA 2026 defense expo, scheduled for May 5-9 in Istanbul.
- Ten Sivrisinek loitering munitions — a new platform developed by Baykar — then joined the operation, forming a swarm beneath the K2 Kamikaze UAVs.
Company context
Baykar is a Turkish defence and aerospace company developing unmanned aircraft, combat UAVs, AI-enabled autonomy systems, avionics, and ground-control infrastructure. Its platform portfolio includes Bayraktar TB2, AKINCI, TB3, KIZILELMA, KALKAN DIHA, and newer swarm-capable systems.