Turkish UAV/UCAV Projects

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Piranha USV tested with tactical data link.....

 

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Kemankes killing it...


It can hit other drones....

 

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Turkey Unveils Unique Kamikaze Drone-Ground Effect Vehicle That Flies Inches Above the Sea to Hunt Ships​

Turkey to unveil TALAY kamikaze drone with unique ground effect design, ideal for striking ships and port infrastructure​

At the IDEF 2025 exhibition in Turkey, the company Solid AERO will present a new kamikaze drone called TALAY. Its main feature is that it is a ground-effect vehicle — apparently, the first such drone in this class.

As a reminder, ground-effect vehicles use the so-called air cushion" effect that forms during flight at low altitude over flat surfaces. Compared to airplanes, ground-effect vehicles are more economical and have greater payload capacity. In the case of a kamikaze UAV, this means greater flight range and a heavier warhead in a more compact form.



Due to the design of its wings, TALAY can reach a maximum altitude of only 100 meters. However, this same wing configuration and the ability to land on water allow it to fly at just 30 centimeters above the waves, making it nearly undetectable.


It is equipped with electric engines, which give it a speed of 200 km/h. It is likely controlled via relays at a distance of up to 200 km. TALAY can stay airborne for up to three hours.

Kamikaze Drone TALAY / Photo credit: Solid AERO
But the most important aspect is its warhead, which weighs 30 kg, while TALAY’s total weight is 60 kg. And it seems that thanks to the use of simple materials and accessible technologies in its construction, its cost is quite low.


The company positions this UAV as a solution for attacks on ships at sea and port infrastructure, which is especially relevant in the Black Sea. The attack can be carried out in two modes: in a straight line at ultra-low altitude, or from above, gaining altitude before hitting the target. This was reported by Anadolu.

Specifications of the Kamikaze Drone TALAY / Photo credit: Solid AERO
Defense Express adds that in fact, TALAY may become an excellent solution for such attacks, as detecting it by any means is extremely difficult — possibly only when it’s already near the target.

Attack Modes of the Kamikaze Drone TALAY / Photo credit: Solid AERO
Moreover, its low cost allows for mass strikes on ports and ships, overwhelming short-range air defense systems.

Kamikaze Drone TALAY / Photo credit: Solid AERO
It is reported that serial production of TALAY is set to begin in October 2026, with the first production units to be delivered to the Turkish Navy in early 2027.

Turkey Unveils Unique Kamikaze Drone-Ground Effect Vehicle That Flies Inches Above the Sea to Hunt Ships | Defense Express

Turkey to unveil TALAY kamikaze drone with unique ground effect design, ideal for striking ships and port infrastructure

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KIZILELMA with

Toygun EOTS

Karat IRST

DAS-like sensors

 

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KIZILELMA with

Toygun EOTS

Karat IRST

DAS-like sensors

What's the payload capacity?

 

[hodor]

KIZILELMA with

Toygun EOTS

Karat IRST

DAS-like sensors

In a few years, there will be an aircraft capable of performing high-G maneuvers that humans cannot withstand, with stealth features, high speed, low cost, and fully autonomous missions powered by artificial intelligence.

Among Turkish defense industry products, after Kaan, I most look forward to seeing in service is definitely Kızılelma.

It has no equivalent in the world

 

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In a few years, there will be an aircraft capable of performing high-G maneuvers that humans cannot withstand, with stealth features, high speed, low cost, and fully autonomous missions powered by artificial intelligence.

Among Turkish defense industry products, after Kaan, I most look forward to seeing in service is definitely Kızılelma.

It has no equivalent in the world

In theory yes, but we are also headed for a future with a prioritization of Stealth and BVR over maneuverability in close combat situations.

 

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In theory yes, but we are also headed for a future with a prioritization of Stealth and BVR over maneuverability in close combat situations.

Everyone is missing an important detail: maneuverability is not only crucial for dogfights, but also for evading missiles. With high maneuverability supported by artificial intelligence, it will be able to dodge both air-to-air and air defense missiles.

 

[hyperman]

Everyone is missing an important detail: maneuverability is not only crucial for dogfights, but also for evading missiles. With high maneuverability supported by artificial intelligence, it will be able to dodge both air-to-air and air defense missiles.

Thats true.

 

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They are going to deliver first patch Kizilelma next year with all that equipments....

 

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In a few years, there will be an aircraft capable of performing high-G maneuvers that humans cannot withstand, with stealth features, high speed, low cost, and fully autonomous missions powered by artificial intelligence.

Among Turkish defense industry products, after Kaan, I most look forward to seeing in service is definitely Kızılelma.

It has no equivalent in the world

No offence but there are many equivalents to it in the world

You can see my thread here:

Thread 'Global UCAV designs for unmanned teaming'

Jul 15, 2025

This thread is just to discuss global UCAV designs by various nations and private companies.

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