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News Turkey Turkey successfully tests domestically made advanced combat drones Equipped with smart ammunition system, domestically produced Bayraktar TB2 drones hit targets with 100 percent accuracy during tests on Sunday. Photo by: Baykarmakina.comPhoto by: Baykarmakina.com Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drone can be seen before a test flight in this undated photo. Jul 31, 2017Facebook Twitter Google E-mail Reddit Turkish-made unmanned aerial vehicles, equipped with the latest smart ammunition systems, were successfully tested on Sunday, officials of an Istanbul-based company said. Armed Bayraktar TB2 drones loaded with smart ammunition system were able to hit targets 8 kilometres (4.9 miles) away, Baykar Makina officials said. The drones, which have been in the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces, the gendarmerie and the police since 2014, have completed 20,000 hours of flight. In each sortie, they can fly up to 27 hours, and can be used in domestic and foreign missions. The drone and its electronic, software, aerodynamic design and sub-systems have been developed and produced by Turkey. The smart ammunition system MAM-L, loaded onto the drones, has been developed by Turkey’s missile-maker Roketsan. Turkish made Bayraktar drones have so far been mainly used for surveillance purposes. New advanced combat drones will have pin-point accuracy when engaging targets. Turkey has become one of the top countries in the world to be self-sufficient in drone technology. Related Turkish arms manufacturer signs agreement with Saudis Source: AA Category News OIC says Israel must respect sensitivities of Muslims to Al Aqsa Turkish scientists say black soldier fly could solve waste problem Turkey slams US presidential envoy McGurk Thousands rally in Istanbul against Israel's Al Aqsa measures Turkey's new seismic vessel to drill for oil & gas Turkish charity helps children from poor families get an education Related Why is Turkey buying the S-400 Russian missile defence system? Turkey detains more than 1,000 suspects in latest anti-terror raids Gulen continues to brainwash his followers, says academic Accused coup plotters stand trial in Ankara Popular Why are Turkish troops in Cyprus? Heavy rain causes flash flooding in Istanbul Erdogan says Turkey to build aircraft carriers How did Erdogan handle the coup on the night of July 15? News Turkey Europe Asia Americas Middle East & Africa Magazine More Sport Art & Culture Life Business Opinion TV Live Stream TV Schedule About Terms of Use Privacy Policy About Us Contact Us Jobs BETA Website. Copyright © 2017 TRT WORLD. The TRT WORLD is not responsible for the content of external sites.