Bayraktar KIZILELMA Framework Agreement was signed between Baykar and Indonesia

Bayraktar KIZILELMA Unmanned Combat Aircraft Framework Agreement was signed between Baykar and Indonesia-based PT Republik Aero Dirgantara (Republikorp). SAHA 2026 International Defense, Aerospace Industry Fair is being held at Istanbul Expo Center with the organization of SAHA Istanbul, the largest defense, aviation and space industry cluster of Türkiye and Europe. Signing ceremonies are held between the Presidency of Defense Industries and companies at the fair, where Anadolu Agency (AA) is the Global Communication Partner.

Within the scope of the program, the Bayraktar KIZILELMA Unmanned Combat Aircraft Framework Agreement was signed between Baykar and Indonesia-based PT Republik Aero Dirgantara. Speaking at the fair, SAHA Istanbul Chairman of the Board of Directors and Baykar General Manager Haluk Bayraktar stated that they signed a very important historical agreement on behalf of Baykar. Pointing out that Bayraktar TB2 is the most exported unmanned aerial vehicle system in its category, Bayraktar said, “Bayraktar KIZILELMA, one of the world’s first unmanned combat aircraft technology, made its first flight in 2022.

Flight activities have been continuing very intensively since then. Mass manufacturing activities were completed last year and our goal this year is to put Bayraktar KIZILELMA into the service of our country.” he said. Pointing out that the agreement has historical importance, Bayraktar continued his words as follows: “We have signed an export agreement for the first time for Bayraktar KIZILELMA. Therefore, we are proud on behalf of our country and our sister country Indonesia.

With this agreement, our goal is to deliver a Bayraktar KIZILELMA fleet consisting of 12 units, starting in 2028. But this agreement also includes an additional 4 fleets, i.e. 48 aircraft, as an option for the future. Here, not only the supply of systems but also the establishment of a local production local maintenance center for maintenance locally in Indonesia is also within the scope of this agreement. As you know, we signed Bayraktar AKINCI and Bayraktar TB2 contracts with Indonesia last year.

“This is actually the 3rd type of product.” Republikorp Group President Norman Joesoef expressed his satisfaction with the agreement and underlined that they are very willing to continue the cooperation between the two institutions. Source: AA