# Baykar unmanned aerial vehicle testing

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/baykar-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-testing
> Updated: 2026-11-04T11:24:26.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Baykar has conducted several successful tests to expand the operational capabilities of its unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs).

In late October 2026, the Bayraktar TB3 completed a sonobuoy launch test from the TCG Anadolu ship during the TURNAs-2026 exercise. Using the Baykar Sonobuoy Launch System, the TB3 deployed sensors to collect acoustic signals for anti-submarine warfare, demonstrating the ability of ship-based UAVs to support maritime underwater surveillance.

In early November 2026, testing shifted to the Bayraktar TB2, which was successfully demonstrated as a carrier platform for FPV kamikaze drones. During trials at the Keşan Flight Training and Test Center, the TB2 released Skydagger drones that were controlled by ground-based operators to strike designated targets.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-04: Baykar tests Bayraktar TB2 as carrier for FPV kamikaze drones

Baykar successfully tested the Bayraktar TB2 UCAV as a carrier for Skydagger FPV kamikaze drones, achieving precise target hits during flight tests in Edirne, Turkey.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baykar-tests-bayraktar-tb2-as-carrier-for-fpv-kamikaze-drones

### 2026-10-28: Bayraktar TB3 completes sonobuoy launch test from TCG Anadolu

The Bayraktar TB3 UCAV successfully tested its sonobuoy launch capability from the TCG Anadolu during the TURNAs-2026 exercise, enhancing its anti-submarine warfare potential.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bayraktar-tb3-completes-sonobuoy-launch-test-from-tcg-anadolu

---
Cite as: Baykar unmanned aerial vehicle testing. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/baykar-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-testing