Türkiye’s ANKA-3 drone hits target with precision in successful L-UMTAS missile test VIDEO

The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) has conducted another round of combat tests for its ANKA-3 unmanned strike aircraft, TUSAŞ reported on X.

The test saw the launch of the national L-UMTAS missile, developed by Roketsan, from the ANKA-3 drone at an altitude of 15,000 feet (4,600 metres), Caliber.Az reports.

ANKA, 15.000 feet’ten hedefi tam isabetle vurdu! 🎯

Bu yalnızca bir atış değil, milletimizin inancının, azminin ve gücünün gökyüzündeki gücüdür.@roketsan’ın millî füzesi L-UMTAS ile gerçekleştirilen bu başarı, mühendislerimizin gecesini gündüzüne katarak inşa ettiği bir gurur… pic.twitter.com/hXpKJ6RDZr

— Türk Havacılık Uzay Sanayii (@TUSAS_TR) January 9, 2025

The missile hit its target with pinpoint accuracy.

"This is not just a single shot; it is the power of our nation’s belief, determination, and strength in the sky. The success achieved with Roketsan’s national missile L-UMTAS is a portrait of pride built by our engineers, who have worked day and night. We take pride in this achievement, which is a significant proof of our engineering capabilities," the statement read.

Note that, the L-UMTAS is a long-range anti-tank guided missile with laser guidance, primarily designed for use with attack helicopters. Its laser guidance capability and tandem warhead make the missile an effective weapon system against both stationary and moving targets. The missile can lock onto a target either before or after launch.

By Aghakazim Guliyev