New Technology from the Turkish Defense Industry: Satellite Antenna Developed for Anka-3
The Turkish defense industry has taken another significant step in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology. At the MSPO 2026 fair held in Poland, the SkyArts EKU, a new generation satellite antenna developed by the company CTech, was introduced. This technology was specifically designed for the Anka-3, an unmanned combat aerial vehicle produced by Turkey using domestic and national resources.
The SkyArts EKU antenna provides a major advantage, especially for unmanned aerial vehicles with stealth capabilities. The antenna allows the aircraft to establish uninterrupted communication both via satellite and through a direct line of sight. As a result, the mission duration and operational efficiency of the aerial vehicles are significantly increased.
Defense experts state that such antenna systems play a critical role in modern air warfare. Possessing a high data transmission capacity, this system supports advanced platforms like the Anka-3 in performing missions under challenging weather conditions and over long distances. Furthermore, the design of the antenna has been optimized so as not to disrupt the aircraft's radar cross-section.
In recent years, Turkey has become a globally significant manufacturer in unmanned aerial vehicle technologies. Along with projects like the Anka-3, the localization of subsystems on these vehicles continues to reduce Turkey's dependence on foreign sources in the defense sector. This new technology exhibited at the MSPO 2026 fair has once again demonstrated Turkey's strength in the field of aviation on the international stage.