Türkiye debuts high-tech BOYGA-B drone, TUNGA smart munition at IDEF 2025 PHOTO/VIDEO

At the recently concluded IDEF 2025 defence exhibition, Turkish defence manufacturer STM introduced two cutting-edge systems that promise to enhance battlefield capabilities: the BOYGA-B unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and the TUNGA intelligent ammunition system.

The unveiling was highlighted on official social media platform of SavunmaSanayiST.com, Caliber.Az reports.

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— STM, BOYGA-B İHA ile TUNGA Mühimmatı’nı ilk kez lanse etti! pic.twitter.com/FEOIPlxJx9

— SavunmaSanayiST.com (@SavunmaSanayiST) July 23, 2025

The BOYGA-B UAV is engineered as a high-precision carrier platform tailored for tactical field reconnaissance, surveillance, target engagement, and precision ammunition deployment. Distinguished by its ability to operate effectively in GNSS-denied or jamming-prone environments, the system boasts an 8-kilogram payload capacity capable of delivering a versatile range of munitions directly to frontline combat zones with remarkable accuracy.

Key specifications of the BOYGA-B include:

Flight endurance of up to 35 minutes;

Operational range extending to 10 kilometres;

Single-operator usability for streamlined field deployment;

Advanced target detection and tracking functionalities;

Real-time electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) imagery transmission;

Autonomous ammunition release coupled with mission abort capabilities;

Robust independent navigation enabled by a Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA) and KERKES integration for GNSS resilience.

In terms of armament, the BOYGA-B is compatible with:

Two 81mm UAV munitions;

One TUNGA mini munition;

One Kargu FPV drone munition.

The TUNGA smart munition system, unveiled by STM, represents a sophisticated guided munition engineered for precision engagement in human combat scenarios. Equipped with advanced optical and thermal imaging capabilities alongside cutting-edge image processing algorithms, TUNGA ensures highly accurate target acquisition and neutralization. The system incorporates a safety-oriented self-destruct mechanism, enhancing operational security and mitigating unintended damage.

Designed for versatile deployment, TUNGA can be launched not only from the BOYGA-B UAV but also from a variety of aerial platforms, broadening its tactical applications.

Key features of the TUNGA munition include:

Image and GNSS-based navigation for reliable guidance;

An integrated self-destruct function to ensure safe disposal if necessary;

A modular architecture allowing adaptability to diverse mission profiles;

Low observability facilitated by electro-optical (E/O) and thermal imaging signatures;

A proximity fuze-enabled detonation mechanism for precise target impact.

Technical specifications:

Length: 540 mm;

Weight: 1,750 grams;

Operational task duration: up to 30 minutes;

Effective altitude range: 300 to 800 metres.

Together, these attributes position the TUNGA system as a flexible and reliable smart munition, optimized for modern battlefield demands.

By Vafa Guliyeva