The brief

Analyst view

• Bayraktar TB2 exports to 30+ countries; widely used operationally across multiple conflicts.
• Kizilelma achieved first unmanned BVR air-to-air kill (November 2025); Indonesia ordered 12 aircraft.
• Kizilelma serial production complete 2025; Turkish Air Force induction Q1 2026; Indonesia deliveries 2028.

Technical approach

As reported

Turboprop platform

Bayraktar TB2 family

TB2 combines 18+ hour endurance, all-weather operation, and reliability at low cost via Turkish design and parts integration.

Jet-powered fighter

Kizilelma autonomous UCAV

Single-engine canard-delta: 1,500 kg payload, 500-nm radius, Mach 0.9. Fully autonomous with Turkish AESA radar and GÖKDOĞAN BVR missile.

Domestic supply chain

Vertical integration and local sourcing

Turkish suppliers for engines, avionics and weapons reduce export delays and boost industrial sovereignty for customers.