Baykar to Introduce K2 Kamikaze UAV, Sivrisinek Loitering Munition

Our Bureau - : May 1, 2026 - : 3:47 am

Turkish defence firm Baykar is set to unveil its next-generation K2 kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle and Sivrisinek (Mosquito) loitering munition at SAHA 2026, following a recent demonstration that showcased autonomous swarm operations, GNSS-independent navigation and coordinated strike capability.

The systems were tested at the Keşan Flight Training and Test Center on April 17, where multiple unmanned platforms operated together in a controlled scenario designed to simulate contested battlefield conditions.

The demonstration began with the sequential launch of five K2 kamikaze UAVs within a five-minute window. Once airborne, the aircraft conducted patrol missions in various formations, including right echelon, line and V formations, before being joined by ten Sivrisinek loitering munitions to form a coordinated swarm. Baykar’s Bayraktar TB2, TB3 and AKINCI unmanned combat aerial vehicles also took part, monitoring and recording the operation from the air.

A central feature of the test was the ability to operate in environments where satellite navigation signals are disrupted. Both K2 and Sivrisinek platforms demonstrated AI-supported visual navigation, allowing them to maintain positioning and execute missions independently of GNSS. The systems also carried out automated target detection and engagement. Sivrisinek units conducted coordinated dive attacks on designated targets, while a K2 UAV separated from the formation to execute a high-speed strike profile. The demonstration concluded with a combined formation flight involving 18 unmanned platforms of different classes.

Sivrisinek is designed as a long-range loitering munition with an operational range exceeding 1,000 kilometres. It is capable of maintaining communication within a swarm and sharing target data in real time, enabling coordinated engagement. The platform is intended to operate in contested environments, including areas affected by electronic warfare or heavy jamming.

The K2 kamikaze UAV is designed to operate as part of such swarm structures, supporting coordinated missions that combine reconnaissance, target identification and strike roles.
Baykar has emerged as a leading exporter in the unmanned aerial vehicle sector, reporting export revenues of $2.2 billion in 2025. The company derives the majority of its income from exports and has signed agreements with dozens of countries for its platforms, including the Bayraktar TB2 and AKINCI systems.