During the Sea Wolf-II/2025 exercise, Turkey demonstrated the offensive capability of its naval Bayraktar TB-3 drones by launching MAM-L missiles from the drone carrier TCG ANADOLU.
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In a maneuver considered historic for Turkish naval aviation, two armed unmanned aerial systems (SIHAs) of the TB-3 model, manufactured by Baykar, successfully took off from the aircraft carrier TCG ANADOLU and launched MAM-L missiles produced by ROKETSAN.
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The launches were carried out in coordination: one of the TB-3s used the ASELFLIR-500 electro-optical camera from ASELSAN for target designation and guidance, while the second drone operated with the CATS optical system, also from ASELSAN, showcasing the interoperability of Turkish sensors.
The video released by the authorities shows the exact moment of takeoff and missile launches, highlighting the progress of Turkey’s integration program between unmanned aerial vehicles and naval platforms.
Strategic capability
The success of the operation highlights the versatility of the TB-3 in maritime operations and confirms the capability of the TCG ANADOLU as a naval power projection platform using armed drones — an innovation among NATO navies.
With extended combat range and indigenous detection systems, the TB-3s promise to significantly enhance the surveillance and strike capability of the Turkish Navy in both coastal and blue-water scenarios.
Source: Turkish Ministry of Defense / Baykar / ASELSAN. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
