Banished from the F-35 program in 2019 for its decision to acquire Russian technology, Turkey was left with an aging fleet and zero access to the coveted 5th-generation fighter technology. However, the authorities were not deterred and focused on elevating their own advanced fighter technology, one that would be completely unmanned.Recently, Turkish engineers unveiled a groundbreaking creation that had been in development for decades: the Baykar Bayraktar Kizilelma drone. A video showcasing the impressive technology was posted on social media, and it has the potential to shake up the entire military landscape. Turkish analysts even claim that the Kizilelma drone has the ability to outperform the American F-35 Lighting II in several scenarios.It is a massive leap forward for the Turkish military, and the news will likely ruffle a few feathers among American regional interests.As the Kizilelma takes to the skies, the world is holding its breath to see if the Turkish engineers’ claims are valid and if the new drone will actually be able to give the F-35 a run for its money… —