Solid Aero has officially introduced Talay, the world’s first multifunctional unmanned aircraft in the world with the possibility of operation as an ecranoplane, during the INEF 2025 International Defense Fair held in Istanbul, Turkey.
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The Talay is able to fly approximately three meters above sea level, which makes it virtually invisible to most coastal radars. With a load capacity of up to 30 kg, this unmanned means can be used for reconnaissance, transport, offensive missions or even as a kamikaze drone. According to the manufacturer, Talay reaches a speed of up to 200 km/ha has a flight endurance of up to three hours, covering a distance of up to 200 km.
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The system is equipped with artificial intelligence that allows higher levels of autonomy and operational efficiency. Solid Aero has announced that Talay maritime tests will start early, serial production is planned for 2026 and the first supplies are expected in January 2027.
Developed to fulfill a wide range of defensive tasks – from offensive operations to a deterrent mission – the Talay excels in the ability to fly just above the water, thus making it difficult to detect its unveiled tracking systems.
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