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Turkish Aerospace Unveils Upgraded Anka 3 Drone Line Ahead of 2027 Military Deliveries
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has completed a second production line for its Anka 3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle, scheduled to open in November 2026. The new facility will manufacture an upgraded variant with a larger airframe and a payload capacity of 1.75 tons, an increase from the original 1.3 tons. The Turkish Armed Forces have ordered 80 units, with the first delivery expected in 2027. During a media tour of the Ankara facility, officials confirmed that the first aircraft from the new line will roll out soon for flight testing. The visit also highlighted the combat debut of the Ayaz and Super Şimşek drones during the Atış Serbest exercise, as well as the upcoming flight tests for the KAAN fifth-generation fighter prototype.