Bayraktar Kizilelma prototypes complete world’s first fully autonomous close‑formation 'wingman' flight

Baykar's Kizilelma prototypes PT3 and PT5 completed the world’s first fully autonomous close‑formation flight in Çorlu, using onboard smart‑fleet algorithms and an autonomous combat pilot to coordinate cooperative 'wingman' manoeuvres. Baykar called the sortie a milestone for unmanned fighter formation and MUM‑T capability.

Discovered 2025-12-28T00:54:48.803303-08:00 | 2025-12-28T00:54:48.803303-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Demonstrates operational autonomy: two Kizilelma prototypes (PT3 and PT5) executed coordinated close‑formation flight using smart‑fleet algorithms and an autonomous combat pilot, a step beyond single‑platform autonomy and toward coordinated unmanned wingmen.

  • Increases weapons and sensor integration urgency: the test builds on recent Kizilelma milestones such as integration with Aselsan’s MURAD AESA radar and claimed beyond‑visual‑range air‑to‑air engagements, underlining the platform’s move from demonstrator to combat‑capable UAS (see the Kizilelma AESA and BVR engagement reports).

  • Reinforces a global autonomy trend and procurement relevance: this trial adds to other proof‑of‑concept collaborative combat and CCA formation flights (including Japan’s scaled CCA and other autonomous jet demonstrations), informing partner talks, joint ventures and competitive CCA programs in the market (see related MUM‑T and CCA trial coverage).

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2025-12-28T00:54:48.803303-08:00
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2026-01-03T03:23:04.803102-08:00
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