Türkiye’s Baykar successfully completes test launches of cruise missile PHOTO / VIDEO

Chairman of the Board of Türkiye’s Baykar company Selçuk Bayraktar has announced that Baykar successfully completed the latest round of test launches for the KEMANKEŞ 1 cruise missile, a new development in precision-guided military technology.

The KEMANKEŞ 1, a compact cruise missile, underwent a successful test flight during which it completed its mission and safely landed with the aid of a parachute, Caliber.Az reports, citing Bayraktar’s message on X.

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— Selçuk Bayraktar (@Selcuk) March 2, 2025

Designed to target strategic military objectives, the KEMANKEŞ 1 can remain in the air for up to one hour, demonstrating its potential for extended operational reach. Powered by a jet engine and utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, the missile can strike high-priority targets deep behind enemy lines at impressive speeds. Its precision and speed make it a formidable tool for modern warfare, particularly for neutralizing strategic threats. 

One of the key features of the KEMANKEŞ 1 is its Anti-Jamming technology, which ensures the missile’s immunity to electronic interference, allowing it to operate effectively even in environments where electronic warfare is present. 

This makes the missile suitable for around-the-clock operations in challenging conditions. Additionally, the KEMANKEŞ 1 can be launched from Baykar’s unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), such as the Bayraktar AKINCI, Bayraktar TB2, and Bayraktar TB3, significantly enhancing its flexibility in deployment. 

The missile is also designed to maintain a direct link with its launch platform, enabling real-time tracking and seamless data transmission. This connection allows operators to monitor mission progress and receive live camera footage from the missile, providing critical situational awareness to the ground control station.

By Naila Huseynova