https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkish-aerospace-expands-anka-3-production-with-new-line-for-upgraded-droneContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkish-aerospace-expands-anka-3-production-with-new-line-for-upgraded-dronehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkish-aerospace-expands-anka-3-production-with-new-line-for-upgraded-drone#u141248Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:55:13 +0000Turkish 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 mattersThe expansion reflects an effort to meet evolving national security requirements through increased payload cap