Zitat:Two KIZILELMA Unmanned Fighters Set for Delivery in 2026
05 Jan 2026, 16:55
Turkiye
Air Unmanned Systems
Two KIZILELMA Unmanned Fighters Set for Delivery in 2026 TurDef KIZILELMA with GÖKDOĞAN BVRAAMs on External Hardpoints
Baykar’s KIZILELMA unmanned fighter, following the completion of critical tests in 2025, is set to be delivered to the Turkish Air Force in early 2026.

Baykar’s Flight Training and Test Director Halil Akar, speaking to İhlas News Agency, stated that two serial production KIZILELMA unmanned fighters will be delivered in the first quarter of 2026. Five prototypes have been built for the tests prior to the delivery phase but a few more is likely to be added after the beginning of the deliveries, in a similar fashion to AKINCI UCAV. One of the first reasons is the fact that KIZILELMA is being developed in several configurations to introduce higher performance.

(05.01.2026, 17:00)Skywalker schrieb: Anfang dieses Jahres wird die türkische Luftwaffe zwei Kampfdrohnen des Typs Kizilelma von Baykar erhalten.


https://turdef.com/article/two-kizilelma-unmanned-fighters-set-for-delivery-in-2026

(09.01.2026, 21:46)MartiniX schrieb: Sind die denn dann schon fertig? Ich dachte, die fliegen gerade einmal und haben die erste Sensorik gestestet Oder soll die türkishe Luftwaffe Tests machen?

Zitat:TUSAŞ Expects Initial Order for 50+ ANKA-III UCAVs
23 Jan 2026, 21:57
Turkiye
Air Unmanned Systems
TUSAŞ Expects Initial Order for 50+ ANKA-III UCAVs TurDef
TUSAŞ CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu stated that an initial order of more than 50 ANKA-III UCAVs from the Turkish Air Force is expected as the serial production nears.

In his interview with SAHA İstanbul, TUSAŞ CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu provided updates on the state of the ANKA-III UCAV programme, including the scale of orders from the Turkish Air Force.

Demiroğlu stated that following the data and feedback from the two prototypes and the appropriate changes to the design, the production version’s design was frozen two months ago. Two more prototypes with the updated design are to be produced in 2026.

Zitat:Türkiye Deploys F-16 Jets to Somalia
Ankara has stationed F-16 fighter jets in Mogadishu as it moves to safeguard energy and infrastructure projects, according to Middle East Eye.
January 29, 2026Clash Report



Tüerkiye has deployed three F-16 fighter jets to Somalia as part of a broader strategy to protect its growing economic and strategic interests in the country, according to a report by Middle East Eye, marking a significant escalation in Ankara’s military presence in the Horn of Africa.

Military Deployment and Infrastructure Preparations
Somali officials familiar with the matter told Middle East Eye that Türkiye completed construction of a dedicated facility at Mogadishu’s international airport to host the fighter jets. Turkish engineers were reportedly on site for several days ahead of the deployment, preparing hangars and support infrastructure.

Satellite imagery reviewed by the outlet shows new hangar construction at the airport since September, while open-source flight data indicates an uptick in Turkish cargo flights over the past ten days, likely transporting spare parts and ammunition.

A source cited by Middle East Eye said the deployment is a preliminary step ahead of Ankara’s plan to dispatch an offshore oil exploration platform to Somali waters later this year. Turkish officials are also reportedly planning a spaceport project in northern Mogadishu.

Zitat:Turkish F-16 Vipers Seen Operating Out Of Mogadishu’s International Airport
The Turkish F-16s arrived in Somalia as fighting with al-Shabab extremists heats up.
Howard Altman

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Turkish Air Force F-16 Vipers can be seen flying over the skies of Somalia in new videos that have emerged online. The deployment of these jets comes as Turkey is seeking to increase its presence in the troubled nation where the al-Shabab extremist group is wreaking havoc.

One video shows a Turkish F-16 taking off, afterburner ignited, from an airport in the Somali capital of Mogadishu

Zitat:KIZILELMA Pilots Begin Training Flights on Serial Aircraft
05 Feb 2026, 17:44
Turkiye
Air Unmanned Systems
KIZILELMA Pilots Begin Training Flights on Serial Aircraft TurDef
Baykar announced the completion of a training flight on KIZILELMA’s unmanned fighter’s first production aircraft, S1, shortly after its maiden flight.

An important stage for KIZILELMA’s introduction to the Turkish Air Force has begun with the first announced training flight with the serial production aircraft. About two weeks ago, the first serial unit with the tail number S1 completed its maiden flight.

Baykar aims to deliver two unmanned fighters to the Turkish Air Force in early 2026, as previously stated.

Zitat:Turkish Air Force F-16 Jet Crashed, Pilot Killed
A Turkish Air Force F-16 crashed shortly after takeoff from Balıkesir’s 9th Main Jet Base, killing Major İbrahim Bolat. No civilians were harmed. Authorities opened a judicial and technical probe into the early-morning accident.

Zitat:Turkish F-16 Pilot Steered From Highway Before Crash
F-16 fighter jet from Türkiye’s 9th Main Jet Base crashed three minutes after takeoff near the İstanbul–İzmir highway. Officials say Major İbrahim Bolat tried to steer the jet away from traffic, with impact occurring about 10 meters short of the road.
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An F-16 assigned to the 191st “Kobra” Squadron at Balıkesir’s 9th Main Jet Base crashed at 00:49, just three minutes after takeoff, during an emergency mission to monitor the Greek airspace boundary.

The aircraft came down near Naipli village, close to the İstanbul–İzmir highway, in heavy rain.

Zitat:HAVA SOJ Spotted at Test Flight with Its Equipment
01 Mar 2026, 23:14
Turkiye
Air E/W
HAVA SOJ Spotted at Test Flight with Its Equipment TurDef
HAVA SOJ, Turkiye’s new stand-off electronic warfare aircraft based on Global 6000, was photographed during a test flight with its equipment integrated.

Turkish Air Force’s upcoming HAVA SOJ stand-off jammer aircraft was spotted in flight with its equipment integrated, signalling that the aircraft is being prepared for the Turkish Air Force.

HAVA SOJ’s development was initiated with the goal of providing four new dedicated stand-off jammer aircraft capable of performing electronic support and attack functions against radars and communications.

Zitat:Turkish Air Force gets Smart ammunition HGK-84 kits
12 Mar 2026, 17:26 2 mins
Turkiye
Ammunition
Turkish Air Force gets Smart ammunition HGK-84 kits TurDef
Turkish Defence Ministry (MoD) said during its weekly press briefing that its ASFAT company has delivered Precision Guidance Kits to the Air Force Command. ASFAT later stated that various quantities of guidance kits developed in collaboration with TÜBİTAK SAGE under the Precision Guidance Kit (HGK-84) Supply Project have been delivered to the Air Force Command.

The HGK-84 is a precision guidance kit designed to convert standard Mk-84 general-purpose bombs into precision-guided munitions using an inertial navigation system supported by GPS. The system enables conventional free-fall bombs to strike targets with significantly improved accuracy.

Zitat:Turkish Air Force Deploys SÜPER ŞİMŞEK UAV for Training
14 Mar 2026, 03:44
Turkiye
Air Unmanned Systems
Turkish Air Force Deploys SÜPER ŞİMŞEK UAV for Training TurDef
Turkish Air Force was spotted using TUSAŞ’s SÜPER ŞİMŞEK multi-role UAV for training as a target for the first time during the Anatolian Eagle 2026/1 Training.

Shortly after TUSAŞ’s post showing AKSUNGUR UCAV with a pair of SÜPER ŞİMŞEK UAVs, the context appeared on the Turkish MoD’s training footage not long after.

Şht.Hv.Plt.Yb. Gökhan Korkmaz National Anatolian Eagle 2026/1 Training event held in Konya included the employment of the SÜPER ŞİMŞEK UAV, dropped by AKSUNGUR UCAV. This marks the first time that TUSAŞ’s new multi-role UAV is seen to be used as a practice target.

After its launch from AKSUNGUR UCAV and the simulated engagement performed using specialised training pods to simulate missile launches, the UAV parachuted down for reuse.

Zitat:Ex-RAF C-130J for the Turkish Air Force Makes Its Debut
02 Apr 2026, 16:53
United Kingdom Turkiye
Air Bilateral Relations Modernisation
Ex-RAF C-130J for the Turkish Air Force Makes Its Debut TurDef
A C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft being refurbished by the Turkish Air Force has been seen for the first time at Marshall Aerospace facilities.

One of the Ex-RAF C-130J transport aircraft, which is to expand the Turkish Air Force’s logistics capabilities, has made its first public appearance during a visit by the Turkish Air Force delegation to the facilities of the UK-based Marshall Aerospace.

Marshall Aerospace is responsible for the refurbishment of the 12 C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft to be delivered to the Turkish Air Force to ensure the aircraft will be in condition for active service after their retirement from the RAF service.

The delegation from the Turkish Air Force inspected the centre wing box replacement process, which takes considerable time and effort as a critical structural component. In addition to this, other structure replacements, paint strip, surveys, and depth maintenance are to be performed on the C-130Js over the course of the next few years to ensure fitness for operation.