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Baykar unveils K2 AI-enabled kamikaze drone with swarming capabilities as part of cost-effective defense solutions

Baykar says its newly unveiled K2 kamikaze drone—designed around AI and swarming—fits within the company’s “cost-effective defense solutions” strategy. The K2 is positioned as a mid-range, battlefield-focused uncrewed system, drawing on lessons from early Ukraine-conflict drone performance.

2026-04-17T06:38:16.103923-07:00

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Baykar tests K2 loitering munition in five‑drone AI autonomous swarm

2026-03-15T14:58:42.129779-07:00

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Bayraktar TB3 conducts autonomous carrier strikes from TCG Anadolu during NATO Steadfast Dart 2026

2026-02-16T21:49:51.434744-08:00

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Baykar to scale Piaggio P.180 Avanti production to ~30/year and develop upgraded variant

2026-01-13T06:19:57.605970-08:00

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Baykar unveils K2 AI-enabled kamikaze drone with swarming capabilities as part of cost-effective defense solutions Baykar says its newly unveiled K2 kamikaze drone—designed around AI and swarming—fits within the company’s “cost-effective defense solutions” strategy. The K2 is positioned as a mid-range, battlefield-focused uncrewed system, drawing on lessons from early Ukraine-conflict drone performance.

2026-04-17T06:38:16.103923-07:00

Baykar unveils K2 AI-enabled kamikaze drone with swarming capabilities as part of cost-effective defense solutions

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Baykar tests K2 loitering munition in five‑drone AI autonomous swarm Baykar has flight-tested five K2 loitering munitions flying coordinated, AI-enabled autonomous formations over the Gulf of Saros, demonstrating swarm strike capability. Marketed as a low-cost, long-range 'one‑way' attack drone for contested environments, the K2 is aimed at massed fielding and export.

2026-03-15T14:58:42.129779-07:00

Baykar tests K2 loitering munition in five‑drone AI autonomous swarm

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Bayraktar TB3 conducts autonomous carrier strikes from TCG Anadolu during NATO Steadfast Dart 2026 Turkey’s Bayraktar TB3 UCAV performed autonomous short‑deck launches from TCG Anadolu and executed live naval strikes with MAM‑L munitions during NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026. The sortie — the TB3’s first overseas operational demo — highlights shipboard strike capability and reported export interest, including Indonesia’s plan for 60.

2026-02-16T21:49:51.434744-08:00

Bayraktar TB3 conducts autonomous carrier strikes from TCG Anadolu during NATO Steadfast Dart 2026

Aviation Week

Baykar to scale Piaggio P.180 Avanti production to ~30/year and develop upgraded variant After acquiring Piaggio Aerospace, Baykar plans a five- to six-fold expansion of P.180 Avanti production—targeting roughly 30 aircraft per year—while strengthening MRO and engine capabilities and developing an upgraded Avanti variant as it seeks a larger US presence.

2026-01-13T06:19:57.605970-08:00

Baykar to scale Piaggio P.180 Avanti production to ~30/year and develop upgraded variant

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Baykar unveils K2 AI-enabled kamikaze drone with swarming capabilities as part of cost-effective defense solutions

Baykar tests K2 loitering munition in five‑drone AI autonomous swarm

Bayraktar TB3 conducts autonomous carrier strikes from TCG Anadolu during NATO Steadfast Dart 2026

Baykar to scale Piaggio P.180 Avanti production to ~30/year and develop upgraded variant

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