It was reported on the website of European Security and Defense magazine on January 8 that the "Anka-3" unmanned combat aircraft of Türkiye Aerospace Industry Corporation made its first flight on December 28, 2023. According to the report, on the same day, the website of Türkiye National Defense Industry Bureau released the first flight video of this UAV. Professor Halek Gerkin, Director of Türkiye National Defense Industry Bureau, said on social media X: "We have introduced another national system with very high technology to the sky. Our 'Anka-3' UAV will carry out reconnaissance, surveillance, air to air attack and air to ground attack missions with its high payload carrying capacity, tailless structure and low radar cross-section." He also said: "In the new year, we sincerely congratulate all engineers and technicians who make us proud. We will continue to work under the leadership of President Erdogan to achieve full independence of the defense industry." According to the news channel of Türkiye Radio and Television General, "Anka-3" flew in the air 70 minutes, during which it reached a height of 8000 feet and a speed of 150 knots. According to reports, the Anka 3 adopts a tailless wing design, can carry a payload of 2800 kilograms, has a maximum cruising speed of 0.7 Mach, a range of 10 hours, and a lift limit of 40000 feet. (Compiled/Ma Dan) (Le Xin She)