[52707] Huge Deal: Indonesia to Acquire Dozens of 'KIZILELMA' UCAVs from Turkey

Achievement for Turkish Defense Exports: Indonesia Acquires the 'KIZILELMA'

On May 6, 2026, Turkish media reported on a significant deal in the defense industries sector. The company 'Baykar' signed an agreement with the Indonesian company 'PT Republik Aero Dirgantara' to export 'KIZILELMA' combat UCAVs.

According to the report on TRT Haber, the deal includes the supply of 12 aircraft that are expected to arrive at their destination by the year 2028. A Haber defined the signing as "historic," emphasizing that it is "a first stage: a fleet consisting of 12 aircraft."

Sources identified with the Turkish defense industry, such as Türk Savunma Sanayi Haberleri, provide more extensive details on the scope of the agreement. According to the report, the deal includes a guaranteed purchase of 12 units, plus an option to purchase 36 additional aircraft, bringing the total sales potential to 48 aircraft.

The İhlas Haber Ajansı news agency notes that the move marks a significant step in the expansion of the Turkish aviation technology export market. All the reporting sources – generally identified with the Turkish state narrative that emphasizes the achievements of the local industry – present the deal as a milestone in the security relations between Ankara and Jakarta.