[44794] Turkish company Baykar unveils the 'Mızrak': A new and advanced loitering munition

A breakthrough in unmanned aerial vehicle production in Turkey

The Turkish defense industry has recorded another achievement with the unveiling of the 'Mızrak' (Spear), a new suicide drone (loitering munition) from the company Baykar. According to reports, the system has already successfully completed a live-fire test.

Technological capabilities and performance

The new vehicle presents advanced capabilities in the field of autonomy. According to Türk Savunma Sanayi Haberleri, the system is based on artificial intelligence and offers "7+ hours of air endurance" and a payload carrying capacity of 40 kg. This channel emphasizes that the development comes as part of the company's strategy to expand its "product range" beyond known UAVs, while joining a series of previous developments such as the K2, the Skydagger, and the 'Sivrisinek' model.

Official Unveiling

According to reports from Türk Savunma Sanayi Haberleri, the 'Mızrak' is expected to be unveiled to the public for the first time at the SAHA 2026 exhibition. So far, information on the project focuses on its operational capabilities achieved through the integration of autonomous technology, placing Baykar at the forefront of Turkish technology in the field of loitering munitions.