Turkish Kızılelma fighter drone tests MURAD radar during flight to boost air combat

Baykar’s next-generation unmanned combat aircraft, the Kızılelma, has successfully tested the ASELSAN MURAD AESA radar during a live flight, marking a major step toward full air-to-air combat capability. This radar integration represents a critical milestone in Türkiye’s push to develop autonomous, stealth-capable UCAVs capable of beyond-visual-range engagement.

In this video, we break down what the radar test means for the Kızılelma program, how the MURAD AESA radar enhances situational awareness and targeting, and what this means for Türkiye’s future airpower doctrine. With this flight test, the Kızılelma moves closer to operational readiness as a formidable indigenous air combat platform.

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