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Turkish Aerospace expands Anka 3 production with new line for upgraded drone

Turkish Aerospace has finished building a second production line for the Anka 3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle. Scheduled to open in November, this facility will produce an upgraded variant featuring a larger airframe and a payload capacity of 1.75 tons. The Turkish military has ordered 80 of these drones, with the first deliveries expected in 2027. A company official stated that the first aircraft from this line is expected to roll out soon for subsequent flight testing.

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  • ✓ Turkish Aerospace completed construction of a second production line for the Anka 3 UCAV.
  • ✓ The new production line is scheduled to open in November.
  • ✓ The upgraded Anka 3 variant features a larger airframe and a payload capacity of 1.75 tons.
  • ✓ The Turkish military ordered 80 Anka 3 drones.
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What changed

Turkish Aerospace completed a second production line to manufacture a heavier Anka 3 variant with a 1.75-ton payload.

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  1. Turkish Aerospace adds second Anka 3 line for heavier UCAV variant

    Turkish Aerospace has finished building a second production line for the Anka 3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle. Scheduled to open in November, this facility will produce an upgraded variant featuring a larger airframe and a payload capacity of 1.75 tons. The Turkish military has ordered 80 of these drones, with the first deliveries expected in 2027. A company official stated that the first aircraft from this line is expected to roll out soon for subsequent flight testing.

    Why it matters

    The expansion reflects an effort to meet evolving national security requirements through increased payload capabilities. This move strengthens Turkey's domestic production of unmanned combat systems for its armed forces.

    What is confirmed

    • Turkish Aerospace completed construction of a second production line for the Anka 3 UCAV.
    • The new production line is scheduled to open in November.
    • The upgraded Anka 3 variant features a larger airframe and a payload capacity of 1.75 tons.
    • The Turkish military ordered 80 Anka 3 drones.
    • First deliveries of the Anka 3 are expected in 2027.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The first aircraft from the new line will roll out soon and undergo flight testing.

    What to watch next

    • The official opening of the production line in November
    • The rollout and flight testing of the first upgraded variant aircraft
    • Confirmation of delivery schedules for the 80 ordered units in 2027
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. Breaking Defense — Turkish Aerospace expands Anka 3 production with new line for upgraded drone
    2. Dealroom — Turkish Aerospace completes second Anka-3 production line for heavier UCAV variant
    3. Türkiye Today — Turkish military orders 80 Anka-3 drones as TAI readies second line
    4. Envanter Medya — ANKA-3 Enters New Era: Second Production Line to Open in November, Payload Rises to 1.75 Tons
    5. breakingdefense.com — Turkish Aerospace expands Anka 3 production with new line for upgraded drone - Breaking Defense
    6. aerohaber.com — Turkish Aerospace expands Anka 3 production with new line for ...
    7. jumpseataerospacenews.com — Turkish Aerospace Expands Anka 3 Production
    8. fnxt.app — Turkish Aerospace expands Anka 3 production with new line for ...
    9. www.turkiyetoday.com — Turkish military orders 80 Anka-3 drones as TAI readies ...
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