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TAI expands Simsek-K UAV launch options with rocket-boosted rail launch

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Turkish Aerospace has demonstrated a new launch method for its Simsek-K UAV, successfully deploying the vehicle from a rail using a rocket booster. The test expands the system’s launch flexibility and underscores Turkey’s continued investment in domestically developed unmanned aircraft capabilities.

Discovered 2026-08-25T21:20:12.358801-07:00 | 2026-08-25T21:20:12.358801-07:00

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  • The successful rocket-boosted rail launch broadens the Simsek-K’s deployment options beyond its existing launch configuration.
  • The demonstration highlights Turkey’s continued progress in developing and fielding indigenous UAV systems.

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