As reported by the Ihlas News Agency (IHA) on January 5, 2026, Baykar announced that deliveries of the first serial-production Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet to the Turkish Armed Forces will begin in the first quarter of 2026. The delivery follows the completion of prototype testing, weapons integration trials, and radar and sensor evaluations conducted throughout 2025. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The Kizilelma employs a broad spectrum of air-to-air and air-to-surface munitions, giving the Turkish Air Force its first unmanned system capable of both radar-guided air combat and low-observable strike missions. (Picture source: Baykar) |