Chairman of Baykar’s Board, Selçuk Bayraktar, announced that the AKINCI UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) successfully hit a target 155 km away with pinpoint accuracy using the İHA-230 supersonic missile developed by Roketsan.
AKINCI, Baykar’s pride in the defense industry, achieved another milestone. In a social media post, Bayraktar shared that the AKINCI UCAV successfully conducted a test launch with the İHA-230 supersonic missile, developed by Roketsan. Despite the target being 155 kilometers away, it was hit with absolute precision.
A Major Step Forward for the AKINCI UCAV
In his post, Bayraktar emphasized the progress of Turkish defense technology and the capabilities of AKINCI by stating, “İHA-230 Supersonic Missile Test: Hit the target 155 km away with pinpoint accuracy.” This successful test once again highlighted Turkey’s competence in unmanned aerial vehicle and missile technologies.
Turkey’s Defense Technologies Strengthen
The successful test of the İHA-230 supersonic missile is considered a significant step toward independence in Turkey’s defense industry. Developed by Roketsan, this missile further enhances the operational capacity of the AKINCI UCAV, strengthening its effectiveness in both defense and offense missions.
This achievement also marked an important milestone, contributing to Turkey’s growing presence in global defense technology.
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