Bosnia and Herzegovina has confirmed the acquisition of at least six Bayraktar TB-2 tactical drones from Türkiye, aiming to strengthen its military capabilities in a region marked by tensions. Bosnian Defense Minister Zukan Helez announced that the first units would be delivered starting in January 2025, with operators already undergoing training in Türkiye.
The Bayraktar TB2, developed and manufactured by the Turkish company Baykar, entered production in 2014 and has since been acquired by several countries, including Türkiye, Ukraine, Qatar, Libya, and Azerbaijan, with over 110 platforms currently in service in Türkiye alone. The TB2 is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone capable of conducting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, as well as armed attacks. It has a line-of-sight (LOS) communication range, an endurance of up to 27 hours, and an operational altitude of 18,000 feet, with a maximum service ceiling of 27,000 feet.
Equipped with advanced features such as fully autonomous take-off and landing, automatic flight control with a triple-redundant autopilot system, and a 150 kg payload capacity, the Bayraktar TB2 can carry four laser-guided smart munitions, including Roketsan MAM-L and MAM-C. It allows for precision strikes using an onboard laser pointer for target acquisition. The TB2 has proven its combat effectiveness in operations in Syria, Libya, and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, playing a crucial role in neutralizing various air defense systems, radars, and armored vehicles.