Türkiye tests unmanned naval capabilities in TURNAs-2026

Türkiye evaluated the integration of unmanned aerial, surface, underwater and ground systems with crewed naval platforms during TURNAs-2026, held from October 19–27 around Antalya and the Eastern Mediterranean. Seventeen defence companies contributed 41 systems, alongside at least 18 vessels, 11 aircraft and approximately 1,300 personnel. Trials covered autonomy, mine countermeasures, target engagement and communications, including a Pirana surface drone directed toward a target through a Bayraktar TB2 control link. Havelsan's Advent common-operating-picture software combined participating-platform data, while the navy will use the exercise findings to refine tactics, coordination procedures and operational concepts.