Baykar’s Bayraktar AKINCI Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) nailed a low-altitude autonomous firing test with Roketsan’s ÇAKIR cruise missile, showcasing cutting-edge precision.
Baykar announced on social media that the ÇAKIR missile executed a low-altitude flight, independently locked onto its target, and hit it with flawless accuracy during the test.
This trial confirmed the ÇAKIR’s advanced autonomous targeting and navigation capabilities in real-world scenarios, while highlighting the AKINCI’s seamless integration with homegrown munitions.
Baykar’s post read, “Bayraktar AKINCI & ÇAKIR Cruise Missile: Low-Altitude Autonomous Strike Test – Dead-On Target!”
“Smart Power Boosting Our Defense”
Haluk Bayraktar, Baykar’s CEO, commented post-test:
“We’ve hit another key milestone in our journey toward defense independence. Launched from the AKINCI, the ÇAKIR Cruise Missile didn’t just strike its mark—it autonomously identified and engaged the target with pinpoint precision during low-altitude flight. This is smart power amplifying our deterrence!”
