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India.com
2 days ago
- India.com
Big worry for India as Pakistan's close friend develops world's first sea-skimming drone, can fly just 30 cm above sea surface, country is…, has range…
Bad news for India as Pakistan's close friend develops most powerful weapon with multiple operational capabilities, it is world's first.., country.. Turkey has announced the development of the world's first sea-skimming drone, TALAY. This drone will fly at a height of only 30 centimetres above the sea's surface. This drone was developed by Solid Aero, an Ankara-based company. Solid Aero states this is the first drone of this kind with advanced capabilities. It is a hybrid of a low-altitude drone and a wing-in-ground (WIG) vehicle. The drone has been purposely designed for maritime attack and reconnaissance missions. Which country has built the world's first sea-skimming drone? Able to fly as low as 1 foot above the sea's surface, the TALAY drone can evade enemy radar, allowing it the opportunity to invade contested areas and conduct surveillance deep inside hostile territory. The drone can support and assist enemy port attacks, reconnaissance, and rapid response naval operations. According to the media reports, the manufacturer claims the drone can change direction instantaneously due to its foldable wings, making it much more difficult for the enemy to target or destroy. What makes this weapon capable of evading even advanced radar systems? Although the TALAY is fairly small—with a wingspan of 9.84 feet and a body length of 9.19 feet— it can carry a total payload of 66 pounds (30 kg) including high-tech sensors. What unique design feature allows it to skim just above the sea surface? The TALAY is specifically built to meet the operational requirements for low altitude flights on water, with a 2.60 m wingspan and a fuselage length of 2 meters. Its unique design and performance allow it to launch directly from the sea without any additional modification. The TALAY has a cruising altitude range of 3-5 meters and a maximum altitude of 150 meters; it can penetrate even the most advanced enemy air defenses. The TALAY can carry payloads of up to 66 pounds (30 kg), including advanced sensors and small conventional anti-ship missiles. Unlike conventional UAVs that fly high above the surface, TALAY can fly as low as 30 cm to 100 m above the sea surface and remain fully off the radar operationally. Equipped with an electric engine and Li-Po battery, the TALAY can reach a speed of 200 km/h (124 mph), maintain continuous flight for up to 3 hours with an operational range of 200 km (124 miles). The TALAY can operate various mission types such as normal strike, top-attack, harbor attack, patrol & reconnaissance, and cargo transport. It is to be noted that Turkey had backed Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, in which India carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
India.com
2 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Turkey's latest weapon has multiple operational capabilities, even US, Russia, and China don't have anything like this; it is...
New Delhi: The past 20-odd years have seen the emergence of new countries that develop and produce the most advanced weapons, which can compete, even beat, the best in the market. These new weapon-producing countries have broken the myth of the technical superiority of the US-led West. Who are the new powers that are creating noise after the Cold War? The new weapon-producing countries that have joined the league of the US-led West include India, China, Pakistan, Iran, North Korea, Japan, and Turkey. The new world order is not unipolar; it has become an open market. Nevertheless, the achievements of the pre-Cold War era cannot be shunned. The Soviet Union, in the 1960s, shocked the USA and the Western world with the Caspian Sea Monster, a massive, winged ship that simply glided above the water's surface, hidden from radar. The Soviet Union was a formidable power, a perfect foil to the USA and its allies, NATO. The power balance was maintained in equal halves. What is Turkey's TALAY drone that has made news worldwide? Turkey has been constantly introducing some of the most powerful and cutting-edge weapons. Its latest weapon is very similar to the Soviet Union's Caspian Sea Monster. This Turkish product is TALAY, said to be the world's first sea-skimming multipurpose unmanned aerial vehicle designed for low-altitude maritime missions. It is capable of stealth operations at just 30 cm above sea level. Talay's ability to fly so low to the surface of the water is almost an unprecedented feature. It uses the 'wing-in-ground' (WIG) effect, where the surface provides a cushion of air that increases lift and efficiency. This allows it to fly at very low altitudes above the sea, making it very difficult to detect by conventional naval radar systems. What are the features of the TALAY drone? The TALAY drone has been described as 'A drone that hides below radar'. It is developed by the Ankara-based company Solid Aero. It is not just another addition to the arsenal of unmanned vehicles but represents a significant leap in technological advancement. TALAY is capable of operating under challenging conditions and can carry a payload of up to 66 pounds. Unlike traditional UAVs that operate high above the surface, TALAY can just glide over the sea from 30 cm to 100 m, without being detected by radars. According to Solid Aero's webpage, 'this cutting-edge craft is production-ready and the first of its kind. It blends the stealth of a low-flying drone with the aerodynamic efficiency of a Wing-in-Ground (WIG) effect vehicle, creating a new category of maritime strike and reconnaissance platforms'. TALAY's design for maritime and coastal missions makes it a killer and a valuable asset for naval operations. It has a wingspan of 9.84 feet and a total length of 9.19 feet. This makes the drone a compact yet powerful tool. Its low radar cross-section and stealth-focused design allow it to evade enemy detection and perform precise missions with high accuracy. Its foldable wings allow for quick deployment. What is the range and firepower of TALAY? TALAY can carry up to 66 pounds (30 kg) of payload, advanced sensors or munitions comparable to smaller conventional anti-ship missiles. It is powered by an electric engine and Li-Po battery. TALAY's endurance is about 3 hours, with an operational range of up to 200 km, a maximum take-off weight is 60 kg (132 lbs), and flight modes are functional during day and night. TALAY's operational capabilities include Normal Attack, Top Attack, and Harbor Attack. The system uses a next-generation flight control unit with model-based and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Turkey unveils world's first sea-skimming combat drone, a stealthy, production-ready WIG craft unlike anything US, Russia or China has
In the 1960s, the Soviet Union stunned Western intelligence with the Caspian Sea Monster, a massive, winged ship that skimmed just above the water's surface, hidden from radar. Now, Turkey has revived and modernized that concept with TALAY, the world's first sea-skimming multipurpose unmanned aerial vehicle . Ankara-based defense innovator Solid Aero's webpage states that this cutting-edge craft is production-ready and the first of its kind. It blends the stealth of a low-flying drone with the aerodynamic efficiency of a Wing-in-Ground (WIG) effect vehicle, creating a new category of maritime strike and reconnaissance platforms. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Unlike traditional UAVs that operate high above the surface, TALAY can skim the sea from 30 cm to 100 m, staying beneath typical radar horizons. This low profile enables it to infiltrate contested zones without detection, making it ideal for harbor attacks, reconnaissance, and rapid-response maritime operations. As per the manufacturer its foldable wings allow for quick deployment, and its low radar cross-section paired with a lightweight stealth-focused design keeps it virtually invisible until it's too late for an adversary to react. Live Events Power, payload, and precision Despite its compact 9.84-foot wingspan and 9.19-foot length, TALAY can carry up to 66 pounds (30 kg) of payload, whether advanced sensors or munitions comparable to smaller conventional anti-ship missiles. Powered by an electric engine and Li-Po battery, TALAY reaches 200 km/h (124 mph) and operates for up to three hours with a 200 km (124-mile) range. Its operational versatility covers: Normal Attack, Top Attack, Harbor Attack, Patrol and Reconnaissance Missions, Cargo Transport. Advanced AI-assisted flight control ensures both autonomous and operator-guided missions remain accurate and adaptable, even in sea state three conditions. The 'Caspian Sea Monster' connection While TALAY is groundbreaking for drones, it isn't the first craft to harness the Wing-in-Ground effect . The Cold War's Soviet Union's massive KM ekranoplan , nicknamed the Caspian Sea Monster, dominated military headlines in the Cold War era. That behemoth, however, was a crewed vehicle weighing hundreds of tons and designed for troop and missile transport. By contrast, TALAY miniaturizes the concept into a nimble, stealth-oriented UAV, offering precision strikes and reconnaissance without risking crew lives, a leap in both survivability and cost efficiency. Small size Although its payload is modest compared to large naval missiles, the potential for swarm tactics makes TALAY a serious maritime threat. Multiple drones could overwhelm a warship's defenses, targeting corvettes, inshore patrol craft, or even larger vessels. With production-ready models already showcased at the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul, TALAY signals a new era in low-altitude maritime warfare. According to the Greek Reporter, serial production of TALAY will begin in October 2026, with the first production units to be delivered to the Turkish Navy in early 2027. Other powers The United States is developing the Liberty Lifter for rapid resupply in the Pacific theater, while China has floated speculative concepts for low-altitude maritime drones. Russia has hinted at modern patrol and missile-launch adaptations, but no production-ready model exists. Iran has teased smaller coastal-defense WIG craft. In Europe, Germany and the UK have researched WIG transport concepts, mostly for civilian or search-and-rescue roles, while Australia has trialed small-scale prototypes for island-hopping logistics. In a geopolitical moment where contested coastlines define the future of warfare, these platforms are gaining renewed relevance. But what sets Turkey's TALAY apart from its American, Russian, Chinese, European, Australian, and Iranian counterparts is simple: it's ready. Specs at a Glance: Maximum Speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) Operational Ceiling: 30 cm – 100 m above sea level Payload Capacity: 30 kg (66 lbs) Maximum Take-Off Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs) Endurance: 3 hours Range: 200 km (124 miles) Propulsion: Electric engine + Li-Po battery Flight Modes: Day/Night Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
