Pakistan Claims Two Silver Finishes At Türkiye Drone Contest
Pakistan made an impressive showing at a new military drone tournament held in Ankara, Türkiye, on October 24, 2026. Competing against teams from 32 other countries, Pakistani pilots finished second overall, placing the country among the leading performers at the event’s first edition.
Türkiye took the championship, while Italy and France finished behind Pakistan in the final standings. The result offered Pakistani participants an opportunity to demonstrate their flying skills in an international setting, where teams were judged on their ability to guide drones through a demanding course.
The competition challenged pilots to steer their drones through 23 obstacles, requiring a combination of concentration, coordination and rapid decision-making. Pakistan completed the course in 50.253 seconds, narrowly beating Italy’s time of 50.680 seconds.
Türkiye secured first place with a time of 41.417 seconds. The close contest for the runner-up position showed how fractions of a second could separate teams in a sport where accurate manoeuvres and controlled flying are essential. The event also highlighted the technical skills involved in operating first-person-view drones.
Pakistan’s performance was not limited to the team result. Captain Talha also earned second place in the individual rankings, competing against more than 100 pilots from different countries. His finish gave Pakistan another silver medal at the tournament.
The competition was organised by the Turkish Land Forces to bring military drone operators together and test their capabilities. With silver medals in both the team and individual categories, Pakistan left the inaugural event with two podium finishes, highlighting the
Pakistan made an impressive showing at a new military drone tournament held in Ankara, Türkiye, on October 24, 2026.
Pakistan made an impressive showing at a new military drone tournament held in Ankara, Türkiye, on October 24, 2026. Competing against teams from 32 other countries, Pakistani pilots finished second overall, placing the country among the leading performers at the event’s first edition.
Türkiye took the championship, while Italy and France finished behind Pakistan in the final standings. The result offered Pakistani participants an opportunity to demonstrate their flying skills in an international setting, where teams were judged on their ability to guide drones through a demanding course.
The competition challenged pilots to steer their drones through 23 obstacles, requiring a combination of concentration, coordination and rapid decision-making. Pakistan completed the course in 50.253 seconds, narrowly beating Italy’s time of 50.680 seconds.
Türkiye secured first place with a time of 41.417 seconds. The close contest for the runner-up position showed how fractions of a second could separate teams in a sport where accurate manoeuvres and controlled flying are essential. The event also highlighted the technical skills involved in operating first-person-view drones.
Pakistan’s performance was not limited to the team result. Captain Talha also earned second place in the individual rankings, competing against more than 100 pilots from different countries. His finish gave Pakistan another silver medal at the tournament.
The competition was organised by the Turkish Land Forces to bring military drone operators together and test their capabilities. With silver medals in both the team and individual categories, Pakistan left the inaugural event with two podium finishes, highlighting the
