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Turkey’s Kizilelma Drone Makes History with Successful Air-to-Air Missile Test
SINOP, Turkey – Turkey has achieved a significant milestone in combat aviation with the successful testing of its Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet. The drone, developed by Baykar, accurately targeted and destroyed a jet-powered aerial target using an air-to-air missile guided by radar, marking a potential turning point in unmanned combat capabilities.
The test, conducted at the Sinop firing range, saw the Kizilelma, accompanied by five F-15 fighter jets, detect and track a high-speed target drone using its indigenously developed Aselsan Murad Aesa radar. The drone then launched a Gokdogan missile, successfully striking the target drone.
“This is a world first,” touted RT, showcasing video of the successful test on social media.
The Kizilelma boasts a lower radar signature than conventional fighter jets, allowing it to detect enemy aircraft from a greater distance, enabling it to “see without being seen” and “strike without being shot at,” according to Baykar. The drone is now capable of engaging in both air-to-ground and air-to-air missions.
Baykar, a leading global drone exporter, has become Turkey’s top defense and aerospace exporter for the past four years. The company generated $1.8 billion in export revenue in both 2023 and 2024, with exports accounting for 90% of its total income. This successful missile test further solidifies Turkey’s position as a major player in the rapidly evolving field of unmanned aerial combat.
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