Leonardo, Baykar tout in-flight control of Kizilelma drone from a M-346 jet trainer
Leonardo and Baykar have successfully demonstrated in-flight control of the Kizilelma uncrewed drone from an M-346 jet trainer.
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Leonardo S.p.A. and Baykar have completed live flight trials under the K-Swarm programme. The tests involved operating the Kizilelma drone using a manned M-346 jet trainer to demonstrate crewed and uncrewed teaming capabilities.
Coverage from Janes, TWZ, Breaking Defense, Defense News, and Leonardo S.p.A. emphasizes this as a milestone for advanced uncrewed technology integration. Reports highlight the tactical application of controlling an autonomous drone directly from an aircraft cockpit.
Future developments remain subject to further testing. Coverage does not yet specify a timeline for operational deployment or additional platforms to be included in the K-Swarm programme.
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Quick answers
What aircraft were used in the trials?
The trials utilized the Kizilelma drone and an M-346 jet trainer.
What is the objective of the K-Swarm programme?
The programme focuses on the development and demonstration of crewed and uncrewed teaming capabilities.
Are there specific dates for when this technology will be operational?
Coverage does not yet specify a timeline for operational deployment.
Coverage (5)
- LEONARDO AND BAYKAR SET MAJOR MILESTONE FOR ADVANCED CREWED/UNCREWED CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT WITH SUCCESSFUL FIRST K-SWARM LIVE TRIALS Leonardo S.p.A. · 89d ago
- Baykar, Leonardo demonstrate CUC-T under K-Swarm programme Janes · 89d ago
- Turkey’s ‘Fighter Drone’ Teamed With M-346 Fighter-Trainer In Autonomy Trials TWZ · 89d ago
- Leonardo and Baykar complete test flights for manned-unmanned teaming Breaking Defense · 89d ago
- Leonardo, Baykar tout in-flight control of Kizilelma drone from a M-346 jet trainer Defense News · 89d ago
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