Turkish Baykar boosts firepower of Bayraktar TB2 drone with new smart munitions

Baykar, the Turkish defence company, has successfully enhanced the firepower of its Bayraktar TB2 attack drone.

The company confirmed via a post on its social media platform X that the Bayraktar TB2 underwent a successful fire test, during which it effectively engaged targets using the BOZOK and KAYI-30 mini smart munitions, Caliber.Az reports.

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✅ BOZOK ve KAYI-30 Mühimmat Atış Testi
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✅ BOZOK & KAYI-30 Munition Firing Test
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The upgraded drone is expected to offer increased precision and effectiveness in its operations, further solidifying its role as a key asset in Türkiye's defence capabilities. This development marks a significant step forward in the evolution of the Bayraktar TB2, which has already gained considerable international recognition for its performance in various military operations.

The Bayraktar TB2 is a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for both remote-controlled and autonomous flight operations. Manufactured by the Turkish company Baykar Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., the UAV is primarily intended for use by the Turkish Armed Forces.

The aircraft is controlled and monitored by an aircrew stationed at a ground control facility, which also oversees weapon deployment. The development of the Bayraktar TB2 is largely attributed to Selçuk Bayraktar, a former graduate student from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), whose innovative contributions played a pivotal role in its creation.

By Vafa Guliyeva