Turkey's Bayraktar drones get technological boost with ANTIDOT 2
Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones, which played a significant role at the beginning of Ukraine's war by targeting Russian forces, have gradually stopped appearing in frontline reports. However, this does not mean they have entirely vanished from the battlefield. Additionally, Turkish media reports that the manufacturer continues developing this weapon. Evidence of this is the successful completion of tests of the ANTIDOT 2-U/S technology on the Bayraktar TB2 drone.
ANTIDOT 2-U/S, a modern electronic support pod developed by ASELSAN, has been successfully tested on the Bayraktar TB2 drone. These tests are another step toward strengthening Turkey's technological independence. Furthermore, the cooperation between ASELSAN and Baykar confirms that Bayraktars are continuously being developed.
A new era in military technology
During testing, the ANTIDOT 2-U/S system demonstrated the capability to instantly detect threat radars and precisely determine their direction and location. This achievement highlights Turkey's technological advancement in the military field.
The system tested with the Bayraktar drone is used for the passive detection of signals emitted by radars. This means that such a combination allows for avoiding or even jamming enemy radars. In this way, ASELSAN and Baykar present a response to one of the biggest threats to unmanned aerial vehicles—radars that detect threats and contribute to the potential shooting down of the aircraft.
ASELSAN announces further actions to strengthen Turkey's position on the international stage. Turkey aims to increase its significance in the development of the defense industry.
Turkish bayraktars
Bayraktars are weapons highly praised by Ukrainians. Soldiers mainly emphasize their versatility and reliability. The Turkish design can attack over a large range of up to 93 miles.
The Bayraktar TB2 drone features a length of about 21 feet and a wingspan of 39 feet. It can ascend to an altitude of up to 26,000 feet and reach a maximum speed of approximately 124 mph. During combat missions, Turkish drones utilize the MAM-L bomb, weighing about 49 pounds, and the MAM-C bomb, weighing a little over 15 pounds, both guided by laser.
