Pakistan places second in military drone competition in Ankara

Pakistan secured second place at the Best International Military Drone Team Competition 2026 (BIMDTC-2026) held in Ankara, Türkiye. The event featured participants from 33 nations, testing technical skills, speed, and precision through obstacle courses designed for military drone pilots.

Host nation Türkiye took first place, followed by Pakistan in second, Italy in third, and France in fourth. On an individual level, Captain Talha earned a silver medal, placing second among more than 100 international pilots.

The competition highlighted the increasing importance of unmanned aerial systems in modern defense. Pakistan and Türkiye continue to maintain close defense cooperation, with Pakistan utilizing both domestic UAVs and Turkish-origin drone technology in its military operations.