Baykar completes at-sea flight test of Kalkan VTOL UAV

Baykar has successfully completed its initial at-sea flight tests for the Kalkan, a new vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The deployment occurred from the Turkish navy frigate TCG Gelibolu during operations with the Somali Sea Task Group in the Indian Ocean. This significant milestone represents continued progress for the Kalkan project within Baykar’s development program. The test flights were conducted while the TCG Gelibolu was engaged with the Turkish Ministry of National Defence. These trials mark an important step towards integrating the UAV into naval environments for potential operational applications.