The Bayraktar AKINCI combat drone has conducted a new test with the ALPAGUT smart munition, expanding the integration campaign for weapons developed by Turkey’s defense industry. According to information published about the test, the munition completed the planned sequence and reached the objective established for the trial. ALPAGUT combines sensors with loitering capabilityDeveloped jointly by Roketsan and STM, ALPAGUT uses electro-optical sensors to support target detection, tracking and identification. Integration expands AKINCI’s capabilitiesFor the Bayraktar AKINCI, the integration represents another step in expanding the range of systems compatible with the aircraft. Baykar’s heavy drone has been used as a test platform for different sensors and guided munitions produced by the Turkish defense industry.