Baykar.
Turkish tactical UAV manufacturer, private company
- Reports this week
- 0
- Active events
- 0
- Connections
- 25
What's happening
Earlier this month
-
Defense contractor Baykar, led by Haluk Bayraktar, is focused on UAV manufacturing and strategic expansion in Turkey, including potential campus development.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
-
Baykar drones are central to Mali's counterinsurgency, while the company also counts Kenya and Ethiopia among its clients. Ankara is involved in regional security provision.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
-
The article states that Baykar is a Turkish defense company.Some support1 report
-
Roketsan developed a guidance kit that was integrated into the Kizilelma platform. Baykar is a major defense manufacturer based in Turkey.Some support1 report
-
Rivalry between Israeli and Turkish defense companies over the advanced maritime UAV market.Some support1 report
-
Joint flight tests of UAV and jet are underway, involving Italy, Leonardo, and Baykar at a test center.Some support1 report2 developments inside
-
A joint venture involving Italy, Leonardo, and Baykar has begun production of UAVs for the Italian Air Force, showcased at the Farnborough air show.Some support1 report
-
Joint venture LBA between Baykar and Leonardo is declared fully operational, alongside a contract to supply combat aircraft to Jakarta.Some support1 report
-
Delegates visited a Baykar facility for a defense briefing while a NATO summit was convened in Istanbul.Some support1 report2 developments inside
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ daysNo events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Baykar this week
News at the entities that move Baykar most-
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan StructuralErdoğan chairs meetings involving various ministries to review a fund crisis, the PKK process, and Russia-Ukraine war developments.Moves Baykar
-
Azerbaijan StructuralArmenian elections bolster pro-EU trajectory, prompting Russian opposition and EU counter-pressure against Moscow's economic tactics.Moves Baykar
-
Leonardo StructuralLeonardo and MDA Space are drawing investment for shared manufacturing targets for satellite production.Moves Baykar
-
Turkey StructuralSettlers migrated from Syria and Turkey to Crete on September 24, 2026.Moves Baykar
-
Ethiopia TransactionalEritrea admitted involvement in the Tigray war, under pressure from the US, in early 2021.Moves Baykar
-
Khartoum OperationalKhartoum, the capital of Sudan, is situated on the Nile River, which sustains life and livelihood in the region.Moves Baykar
Connections
The 24 strongest of 25, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Leonardo Structural
The companies maintain a structural partnership through a joint venture focused on the joint development and production of advanced UAV systems.
-
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Structural
Baykar is structurally linked to Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's family through a subsidiary relationship.
-
Azerbaijan Structural
Azerbaijan and Baykar maintain a structural relationship involving the use of Baykar drones and ongoing efforts toward joint production projects.
-
Piaggio Structural
Baykar acquired Piaggio Aero in 2025, establishing a controlling ownership structure.
-
Haluk Bayraktar Structural
A defense company led by B, who serves as its chairman and CEO.
-
Mali Structural
Critical supply chain dependency where Baykar drones are central to Mali's counterinsurgency operations.
-
Turkey Structural
Baykar is a defense company whose operations and identity are based in Turkey and contribute to its national defense goals.
-
Selçuk Bayraktar Structural
Selçuk Bayraktar holds the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Baykar.
Show all 24 connections
-
Tekirdağ Structural
Tekirdağ serves as the operational base for Baykar's flight and test center.
-
Khartoum Operational
The relationship is characterized by functional interaction, where Khartoum serves as a key operational base or market for Baykar's defense industry activities.
-
Mogadishu Transactional
Baykar sells drones to African states, including Somalia, where Mogadishu is located.
-
Pakistan Army Transactional
The relationship involves the procurement and utilization of defense products by the Pakistan Army from Baykar.
-
Elbit Systems Ltd. Operational
The companies are engaged in a rivalry within the defense industry.
-
Ethiopia Transactional
Baykar has established a client relationship with Ethiopia, indicating an exchange of value.
-
Italy Shared context
Baykar engages in market collaborations within the European system, which includes Italy.
-
ROKETSAN Structural
Roketsan's guidance kit is integrated into the Kizilelma platform, establishing a critical supply chain dependency.
-
NATO Transactional
Specific engagements include facility visits, defense briefings, and platform demonstrations at NATO forums.
-
Türkiye Shared context
Baykar conducts social support activities within the geographical context of Türkiye.
-
Benjamin Netanyahu Operational
The relationship is discussed in the context of power projection concerns regarding the company's capabilities in Libya.
-
Ankara Shared context
Baykar is a Turkish defense company operating within the national context of Türkiye.
-
Burkina Faso Shared context
Baykar operates within the African continent, which includes Burkina Faso, as part of its client base.
-
Africa Transactional
Baykar exports armed drones to African militaries.
-
Kenya Transactional
Baykar is listed as a supplier to Kenya.
-
Algerian Mentioned together
No verifiable relationship between Algerian Media and Baykar was observed in the provided evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganAugust 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
4 events- Rivalry between Israeli and Turkish defense companies over the advanced maritime UAV market.
- Joint flight tests of UAV and jet are underway, involving Italy, Leonardo, and Baykar at a test center.
- A joint venture involving Italy, Leonardo, and Baykar has begun production of UAVs for the Italian Air Force, showcased at the Farnborough air show.
- Joint venture LBA between Baykar and Leonardo is declared fully operational, alongside a contract to supply combat aircraft to Jakarta.
June 2026
5 events- Defense contractor Baykar, led by Haluk Bayraktar, is focused on UAV manufacturing and strategic expansion in Turkey, including potential campus development.
- Baykar drones are central to Mali's counterinsurgency, while the company also counts Kenya and Ethiopia among its clients. Ankara is involved in regional security provision.
- Delegates visited a Baykar facility for a defense briefing while a NATO summit was convened in Istanbul.
- Baykar and Leonardo announced a joint development of K-SWARM advanced air systems.
- Baykar supports Palestinian students in Türkiye.