The TAI Anka is a family of unmanned aerial vehicles developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries primarily for the Turkish Air Force. Envisioned in the early 2000s for aerial surveillance and reconnaissance missions, Anka has evolved into a modular platform with synthetic-aperture radar, precise weapons and satellite communication.

On 30 October 2024, a TAI Anka-3 UCAV armed with a cruise missile became the first drone in history to be controlled by another aircraft in the loyal wingman role, representing an advancement in remote control capabilities for military aviation.

Apr 9, 2025 · Designed to work alongside platforms such as Hürjet and KAAN, as well as unmanned systems like ANKA III and Super Şimşek, the program aims to enable collaborative formations, decentralized mission execution, and enhanced survivability in complex air operations. The concept also envisions real-time data fusion, unified mission planning, and ...

Apr 9, 2025 · ANKA III advances Türkiye’s stealth UCAV capabilities. The ANKA III, which completed its maiden flight on December 28, 2023, is a tailless flying wing UAV designed for low radar visibility. It reaches speeds up to Mach 0.7 (approximately 835 km/h), operates at altitudes up to 40,000 feet, and can remain airborne for up to 10 hours.

Jan 1, 2025 · MilitaryNow- The TAI Anka is one of Turkey's most significant contributions to the field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), this medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV has become a symbol of Turkey's growing defense and technological capabilities.

6 days ago · Turkish Aerospace Industries has tested its ANKA III stealth combat drone by launching a Super Şimşek jet-powered decoy, designed to mimic fighter jets and deceive enemy radar, marking progress in Turkey’s effort to pair unmanned systems with piloted aircraft during combat missions, the company said in a statement on X on Tuesday.. The test occurred at an altitude of 3,060 meters (10,130 ...

Feb 27, 2025 · Türkiye’s next-generation unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), the ANKA-3, is set to enter service by 2026, according to Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) General Manager Mehmet Demiroglu.

Apr 8, 2025 · Turkish Aerospace’s stealth UCAV ANKA III launched the high-speed Super Şimşek UAV mid-flight, marking a milestone in the OKU (Autonomous Wingman) programme. Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) has carried out a critical step in its ambitious “Otonom Kol Uçucusu” (OKU), or Autonomous Wingman Concept, with the successful mid-air release of the ...

Oct 31, 2024 · ANKA-3, a stealth drone developed by TAI, has become the first in the world to be controlled from another aircraft, marking a significant breakthrough in remote control for military aviation. This next-generation combat drone combines radar invisibility, autonomy, and advanced combat capabilities.

Aug 19, 2024 · Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) official X account shared images of the Anka-3 turbofan-engined unmanned combat aircraft’s test by closing its landing gear in the air. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), developed within the scope of domestic and national opportunities, achieved its first success by closing its landing gear in the air ...