Bayraktar TB3 enters Turkish military arsenal, brings global first in drone tech

The Ministry of National Defence of Türkiye has officially announced the induction of the Bayraktar TB3 strike unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) into the arsenal of the Turkish Land Forces Command, marking a significant advancement in the country’s military capabilities.

SavunmaSanayiST.com stated on its X social media platform, that the Bayraktar TB3 is heralded as the world’s first UAV capable of short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations from naval vessels, an unprecedented achievement in global aviation history, Caliber.Az reports.

💥 Bayraktar TB3 Kara Kuvvetleri envanterinde!

• Milli Savunma Bakanlığı, Bayraktar TB3 SİHA’nın Kara Kuvvetleri Komutanlığı envanterine alındığını açıkladı.

• Bayraktar TB3 ilk kez envantere girmiş oldu. pic.twitter.com/OGPP9h9j0h

— SavunmaSanayiST.com (@SavunmaSanayiST) September 4, 2025

This cutting-edge drone represents a leap forward in UAV innovation, boasting advanced technological features that distinguish it from other unmanned systems within its class. Notably, the Bayraktar TB3 possesses beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) communication capabilities, enabling it to be remotely operated across vast distances without the need for direct visual contact.

These capabilities afford the Bayraktar TB3 a considerable force-multiplying effect, significantly enhancing the operational reach and deterrence potential of its operators. Its multifaceted role encompasses reconnaissance, surveillance, intelligence gathering, and precision strike missions, facilitated by the deployment of “smart” munitions capable of targeting adversaries with high accuracy.

By Vafa Guliyeva