Turkish drones evolve with new radar-detection technology
Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones, which significantly impacted the Russians at the start of Ukraine's war, have gradually stopped featuring in frontline reports. However, this does not mean they have entirely disappeared from the battlefield. Moreover, Turkish media report that the manufacturer is still developing this weapon. Evidence of this is the completed tests of the ANTIDOT 2-U/S technology on the Bayraktar TB2 drone.
ANTIDOT 2-U/S, a modern electronic support pod developed by ASELSAN, has been successfully tested on the Bayraktar TB2 drone. These tests are another step in strengthening Turkey's technological independence. At the same time, the cooperation between ASELSAN and Baykar confirms that Bayraktars are continuously being developed.
A new era in military technology
During testing, the ANTIDOT 2-U/S system demonstrated the capability to instantly detect threat radars and precisely determine their direction and location. This achievement highlights Turkey's technological advancement in the military field.
The system tested with the Bayraktar drone is used for the passive detection of signals emitted by radars. This means that such a combination allows for avoiding or even jamming enemy radars. In this way, ASELSAN and Baykar present a response to one of the biggest threats to unmanned aerial vehicles—radars that detect threats and contribute to the potential shooting down of the aircraft.
ASELSAN announces further actions to strengthen Turkey's position on the international stage. Turkey aims to have an even greater significance in developing the defence industry.
Turkish Bayraktars
Let us recall that Bayraktars are weapons highly praised by Ukrainians. Soldiers mainly emphasize their versatility and reliability. The Turkish design is capable of attacking over a large range of up to 150 kilometres.
The Bayraktar TB2 drone features a length of about 6 metres and a wingspan of 12 metres. It is a device capable of ascending to an altitude of up to 8,000 metres. It can reach a maximum speed of approximately 200 km/h. During combat missions, Turkish drones utilize the MAM-L bomb, weighing about 22 kilograms, and the MAM-C bomb, weighing a little over 7 kilograms, both guided by laser.
