Feb 18, 2026 11:08 AM
The Bayraktar TB3 UCAV just showed NATO it can deliver dual-salvo strikes on surface targets, scoring direct hits during a live-fire exercise.
The Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) just showed NATO it can deliver dual-salvo strikes on surface targets, scoring direct hits during a recent live-fire exercise over the Baltic Sea.
Operating from the Turkish Navy’s TCG Anadolu, the drone took off autonomously from the ship’s short runway before engaging naval targets with “pinpoint accuracy.”
The demo reportedly marked the first time the TB3 flew outside Turkish airspace in real military conditions, proving the system’s capability beyond controlled testing environments.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: Turkey Flexes Carrier-Based Dual-Salvo Strike Power With Bayraktar TB3
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