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Türkiye’s Kalkan VTOL UAV completes first at-sea flight tests from frigate

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The Kalkan vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicle has conducted its first at-sea flight tests off the Turkish frigate TCG Gelibolu. The tests mark an initial demonstration of the aircraft operating from a naval vessel, though no further details on the trial or the UAV’s capabilities were provided.

Discovered 2026-10-26T12:16:04.422914-07:00 | 2026-10-26T12:16:04.422914-07:00

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  • The at-sea tests demonstrate the Kalkan VTOL UAV operating from a frigate, a milestone for ship-based unmanned aircraft operations.
  • No details were reported on the test results, aircraft capabilities or next steps, leaving the program’s operational timeline unclear.

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