Baykar and Indonesia Sign 12 KIZILELMA Export Agreement

07 Mei 2026

Indonesia purchase 12 Kizilelma UCAV and 4 for option (photo: SavunmaSanayiST)

SAHA 2026, one of the largest global gatherings of the Turkish defense industry, witnessed a strategic export success. A formal contract was signed between Baykar, Türkiye's leading force in unmanned platforms, and Indonesia-based PT Republik Aero Dirgantara (Republikorp) for the supply of the Bayraktar KIZILELMA Unmanned Combat Aircraft.

The signing ceremony, held at the Istanbul Exhibition Center, was attended by senior executives from both companies and representatives from the defense industry. Haluk BAYRAKTAR signed the agreement on behalf of BAYKAR.

Kizilelma UCAV (photo: Baykar)

In his speech at the signing ceremony, Haluk Bayraktar stated, “We have signed our first export agreement for Bayraktar KIZILELMA with Indonesia. Under the agreement, deliveries of a fleet of 12 Bayraktar KIZILELMA drones are targeted to begin in 2028. The agreement also includes an option for an additional 4 fleets.”

The agreement covers not only the supply of the system but also the establishment of a local production and maintenance center in Indonesia for upkeep and maintenance.

Indonesia had previously signed contracts for Bayraktar AKINCI and Bayraktar TB2. KIZILELMA became the third different type of UAV exported to that country.

Kizilelma UCAV (photo: Baykar)

With serial production activities accelerating by 2026 , Bayraktar KIZILELMA is expected to play a critical role in the modernization process of the Indonesian Air Force under this contract.

Strategic Partnership and Technology Transfer

The agreement covers not only the supply of products but also the integration of the technological ecosystem between the two countries. PT Republik Aero Dirgantara, as a strategic player offering defense solutions in the Southeast Asian market, will contribute to KIZILELMA's operational sustainability in the region.

Spesifikasi Kizilelma UCAV (infographic: Baykar)

The Pioneer of Next-Generation Air Warfare: KIZILELMA

Bayraktar KIZILELMA is a platform developed within the scope of Türkiye's Combat Unmanned Aircraft System (MİUS) project, distinguished by its low radar visibility and high maneuverability. With a maximum takeoff weight of 8.5 tons and a payload capacity of 1.5 tons, the aircraft maintains its "stealth" characteristics thanks to its ability to carry internal ammunition.

KIZILELMA holds the distinction of being the first unmanned combat aircraft in world aviation history to detect an air target using its own radar system (AESA) and shoot it down with its own domestically produced air-to-air missile. With its AI-powered autonomous formation flight and intelligent fleet operations, it is shaping the future of air combat doctrine.

(SavunmaSanayiST)