Turkish defense firm Baykar will unveil its MIZRAK Smart Loitering Munition System for the first time at the SAHA 2026 exhibition, featuring a range exceeding 1,000 kilometers and artificial intelligence-enabled autonomous capabilities aimed at deep and precision strike missions.
The company said the system is designed as a next-generation solution for modern battlefields, combining long-range strike capacity with advanced autonomy. Baykar described MIZRAK as “set to usher in a new era in munitions technology,” positioning it as a strategic force multiplier with flexible mission profiles and high strike power.
The munition is offered in two configurations, including a 40-kilogram dual-warhead variant designed for high explosive effect and a single-warhead version carrying 20 kilograms of explosives equipped with a radio frequency seeker for precise target acquisition. With a wingspan of four meters, the platform can also conduct reconnaissance and surveillance missions using electro-optical and infrared sensors.
MIZRAK is capable of operating from standard runways as well as unprepared environments using rocket-assisted takeoff. The system integrates AI-supported autopilot, sensor fusion, and visual positioning technologies, allowing continued operations in GPS-denied or electronically contested environments. Anti-jamming features are incorporated to enhance mission resilience.
Designed in line with network-centric warfare concepts, the system can integrate with Baykar’s unmanned platforms, including Bayraktar TB2, Bayraktar TB3, and AKINCI, via data and video links. It offers a line-of-sight communication range exceeding 80 kilometers, with optional satellite communication enabling extended operational reach.
With a maximum takeoff weight of around 200 kilograms, MIZRAK can reach speeds of up to 185 km/h and operate at altitudes of 10,000 feet. The system provides up to seven hours of endurance and a payload capacity of 40 kilograms, enabling combined long-range reconnaissance and strike missions within a single platform.
Defense analysts say the system’s integration of extended range, autonomy, and networked operations could establish a new operational segment, potentially enhancing Türkiye’s deterrence posture in cross-border and high-threat environments.
