Baykar demonstrates AI-enabled autonomous kamikaze drones in Turkey
Baykar demonstrated AI-enabled autonomous kamikaze drones and loitering munitions that performed coordinated swarm flights with automatic target detection and attack capabilities operating without GPS signals.
What happened
On 17 April 2026, Baykar conducted a demonstration in KeÅŸan involving five K2 Kamikaze Ä°HA autonomous drones and ten Sivrisinek loitering munitions that performed sequential takeoffs within five minutes, conducted reconnaissance flights in multiple formations, and demonstrated coordinated swarm flight.
The demonstration showcased AI-enabled visual navigation software operating independently of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), automatic target detection, and automatic attack capabilities. The K2 and Sivrisinek platforms demonstrated autonomous swarm operations and established seamless communications within the swarm.
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