On 30 October 2024, a TAI Anka-3 UCAV armed with a cruise missile became the first drone in history to be controlled by another aircraft in the loyal wingman role, representing an advancement in remote control capabilities for military aviation.

The TAI Anka is a family of unmanned aerial vehicles developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries primarily for the Turkish Air Force. Envisioned in the early 2000s for aerial surveillance and reconnaissance missions, Anka has evolved into a modular platform with synthetic-aperture radar, precise weapons and satellite communication.

Mar 23, 2023 · MERSIN, Turkey — Turkish Aerospace Industries this month unveiled a new combat drone expected to take its maiden flight in the coming months. Turkish media first ran drawings of the Anka-3 in...

Sep 20, 2024 · Anka-3, which made its first successful flight in March 2023, represents the next generation of Turkish unmanned aircraft. The UAV’s flying wing design allows for reduced visibility, while its turbofan engine delivers high speed and superior payload capacity.

May 26, 2024 · Turkey’s ANKA-3 UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) will soon fly with two engines and reach supersonic speeds, Turkish Aerospace Industries says. Turkey has been rapidly moving towards...

Dec 28, 2023 · The Anka-3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) from Turkey has completed its first flight with munitions, as announced on Sunday September 01, by its developer, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).

Dec 29, 2023 · Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful first flight of its ANKA-3 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The milestone event, eagerly anticipated and followed on social media, saw ANKA-3 take to the skies for a 70-minute flight, reaching an altitude of 8,000 feet and flying at 150 knots.

Aug 20, 2024 · The Anka-3 boasts shared avionics architecture and GCS (ground control station) with Anka and Anka II UAVs, featuring low radar visibility (stealth), high transit speed, and a high payload capacity.

May 23, 2024 · Developed by TIA, the ANKA-3 is a jet-powered UAV designed for high-speed operations and diverse mission profiles, including both air-to-ground and air-to-air engagements. The ANKA-3 is equipped with a jet engine, allowing it to achieve a top speed of 0.7 Mach (800 kilometers/hour).

Jan 3, 2024 · Turkey’s Anka-3 combat drone has passed its first test flight. The unmanned aerial vehicle’s maiden flight lasted one hour and 10 minutes, reaching an altitude of 8,000 feet …