08.05.2026 17:27
SAHA EXPO 2026, which has become a global brand, goes down in history this year not just as a fair, but as a testament to the level reached by Turkish engineering. Alongside advanced technology systems that shift the balance at the fair, the Turkish Armed Forces' new firepower was showcased. Here are the Turkish Armed Forces' new weapons...
Targeting to reduce risks on the battlefield to zero, the TSK introduced next-generation heavy-class unmanned ground and aerial vehicles at SAHA 2026.
Here are the TSK's latest technology secret weapons and their features:
ALKA KAPLAN-HYBRID
ALKA – KAPLAN HYBRID Directed Energy Weapon System (DEWS) is being exhibited at the FNSS booth at SAHA 2026 this time with optional manned and autonomous capabilities.
The KAPLAN Hybrid Vehicle, thanks to the new hybrid diesel-electric tracked vehicle propulsion system developed by FNSS for combat and reconnaissance scenarios, offers exceptional field performance for a tracked vehicle with added silent driving, extended silent surveillance, improved fuel economy, and external high power output.
CIDA
CIDA, as the newest member of the long-range anti-tank missile system family, is presented as a high-tech solution that directly responds to field needs with beyond line-of-sight capability, long range, rapid attack capability, and pinpoint accuracy thanks to its hybrid seeker head. This system, capable of neutralizing targets from much further distances compared to rival systems, is positioned as a force multiplier on the battlefield due to its ability to be integrated into different platforms operating on land, sea, and air.
NESTER
NESTER, as a variant of the MAM-L product, is designed to make high-precision strikes with the principle of minimum collateral damage. Unlike conventional solutions, NESTER has a unique warhead that activates before target contact via its approach sensor and contains cutting blades. Thanks to this explosive-free structure, it enables high-precision strikes directly on point targets instead of mass destruction.
CIRIT ANTI-UAV
The 2.75-inch laser-guided CIRIT missile is a highly accurate and cost-effective solution for armed helicopters and is optimized for use against stationary or moving lightly armored/unarmored targets. The next-generation CIRIT is designed to fill the tactical gap between 2.75-inch unguided rockets and guided anti-tank missiles.
The versatile design of the CIRIT Laser Guided Missile offers easy integration and use with different platforms. It has proven its capabilities in both air-to-ground and ground-to-ground engagement scenarios.
KEMANKES 2
The Bayraktar KEMANKES 2 Artificial Intelligence-Based Mini Cruise Missile has been developed nationally and originally by Baykar to destroy strategic targets with precision. The system takes its name from Turkish archers known for their unmatched accuracy in challenging conditions. Bayraktar KEMANKES 2 is designed to be launched from unconventional areas without road or runway access, featuring a Rocket-Assisted Take-Off (RATO) system and deployable from mobile elements like pickup trucks. It will also be able to perform missions integrated into the Bayraktar AKINCI platform.
Bayraktar KEMANKES 2 can fly autonomously with an AI-supported autopilot system. This Mini Cruise Missile, propelled by a jet engine, has the capability to neutralize critical targets deep behind enemy lines. The AI-supported optical guidance system enables Bayraktar KEMANKES 2 to precisely identify and effectively destroy targets even under the most challenging operational conditions.
ASELSAN KORKUT 25
Developed against mini and micro UAV threats, KORKUT 25 stands out with its AI-supported detection and identification, fragmentation effect ATOM 25 ammunition, and high effectiveness against small, highly maneuverable drones.
KIZILELMA
The Bayraktar KIZILELMA Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), developed by Baykar, is built upon the groundbreaking successes of Bayraktar unmanned aerial vehicles and incorporates advanced technologies. Among the prominent capabilities of Bayraktar KIZILELMA is its high-level air-to-air combat performance enabled by superior maneuverability. Its low radar cross-section minimizes platform visibility, making it an effective force multiplier in air defense and attack missions. Additionally, the system allows for joint and coordinated mission execution with smart fleet autonomy.
Furthermore, studies are ongoing for Bayraktar KIZILELMA to be capable of operating from aircraft carriers. Its modular architecture allows it to be used with different configurations and mission profiles, paving the way for the development of new operational concepts in the near future.
TOYCA-10 KAMIKAZE UAV
The next-generation TOYCA-10 stands out with higher payload capacity and increased range compared to the previous model of the series. As part of SKYDAGGER's strategic goal of "platforms carrying warheads between 5-15 kg," TOYCA-10 is designed to create a more destructive effect, especially against armored vehicles and fortified positions. According to data shared by the company, TOYCA series UAVs can be launched not only from the ground but also from aerial platforms such as Baykar's Bayraktar KALKAN. This capability extends TOYCA-10's operational radius to hundreds of kilometers while allowing friendly forces to destroy targets without entering risky areas.
TUFAN
TUFAN, capable of carrying a high-explosive warhead, draws attention as a UAV that can operate in swarm formation and has advanced situational awareness and autonomy capabilities.
TUFAN can also be used to neutralize critical facilities located on the coastline, as well as surface targets or platforms.
TUFAN, which can be deployed individually or in swarm formation for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions, can execute different tasks by forming asymmetric attack formations and mission-specific subgroups. The system, which can autonomously avoid moving and fixed obstacles, also offers image-based target detection and engagement capability.
TUFAN, with its advanced situational awareness, autonomy feature, as well as high speed and maneuverability, will be a force multiplier in the Blue Homeland.
In addition to its high-explosive warhead, TUFAN, capable of autonomous navigation and mission execution in swarm formation, has image-based target detection and engagement capability.
STM KUZGUN
STM Defense Technologies Engineering and Trade Inc. unveiled the kamikaze UAV system "KUZGUN" at SAHA 2026 for the first time, developed with national resources and drawing attention with its range of over 1000 kilometers and high-explosive warhead. The system, developed with national resources, draws attention with its flight range of over 1000 kilometers, endurance of up to 6 hours, and takeoff weight of 200 kilograms, while offering effective operational capability at an altitude of 3,500 meters.
CELLAT KİDA
CELLAT KİDA has a length of 5 meters and a width of 1.7 meters. Reaching a speed of approximately 50 knots and with a range of 450 nautical miles, CELLAT can operate with a payload of 500 kilograms.
KILIÇ
Designed to detect and destroy naval targets, the unmanned, single-use, very light class KILIÇ 10 stands out as an underwater system developed with a compact and hydrodynamic design featuring a low visibility profile.
Optimized for asymmetric naval warfare and underwater-surface operations, KILIÇ 10 makes a difference in the field with features such as high-precision destruction, swarm operation capability, cable-guided control, and low detectability.
From the KILIÇ product family, the KILIÇ 200 product is a member of the medium class category, like KILIÇ 10, with low cost, high range, and high explosive capacity. KILIÇ 200 stands out with IDA release, high-precision destruction with an integrated warhead, swarm operation capability, and enhanced mission range with surface thermal and IR cameras.
BAYKAR MIZRAK
BAYKAR Chairman Selçuk Bayraktar stated, "These are kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles with different capabilities that can operate with artificial intelligence-enabled smart swarm autonomy in swarms, coordinate with synergy among themselves, and intelligently navigate to targets, find them, and neutralize them independently of global positioning systems."
BAYKAR SİVRİSİNEK
Baykar, one of Turkey's leading defense industry companies, also participated in the fair with the K2 kamikaze drone and three new works named Sivrisinek and Mızrak.
YILDIRIMHAN
YILDIRIMHAN, Turkey's largest and longest-range missile to date, has a range capacity of approximately 6,000 km. Capable of hitting intercontinental targets, YILDIRIMHAN has the ability to bypass defense systems thanks to its hypersonic speed.
"YILDIRIMHAN," which is a hypersonic missile capable of bypassing existing air and missile defense systems, has the ability to reach speeds varying between Mach 9 and 25, allowing it to penetrate current air and missile defense systems.
The missile, which uses liquid nitrogen tetroxide as fuel, is propelled by 4 rocket motors.
Within the framework of modern warfare doctrines, the system, which is a critical force multiplier, provides access to the target area with a combination of high speed and maneuverability, limiting the opponent's early warning and interception capabilities.
"YILDIRIMHAN" differentiates itself from its counterparts with its liquid rocket fuel and the 3,000 kilograms of explosive it carries.