Selçuk Bayraktar
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
5
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Selçuk Bayraktar stands as a transformative figure in modern defense engineering, achieving what many thought impossible for a developing nation. His creation of the Bayraktar TB2 democratized access to high-end military technology, altering the balance of power in conflicts from Libya to Nagorno-Karabakh. Being named to Time's 100 Most Influential People list at such a young age highlights his global impact. His induction into the Turkish Engineering Hall of Fame cements his legacy as a pioneer who turned a family agricultural business into a global defense giant.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Patriot Award
Recognized for contributions to national security through drone technology.
Order of the National Defense
Awarded for exceptional service to the nation's defense capabilities.
Honorary Doctorate
Granted for outstanding achievements in aerospace engineering.
Key to the City
Awarded for industrial contributions to the capital city.
Technological Sovereignty Medal
Recognized for leading Turkey's path to independent defense technology.
Rankings & Lists
Most Influential People
Magazine Covers
Forbes (Turkey Edition)
2025
The Drone King
Der Spiegel
2024
Turkey's Tech Revolution
Records & Feats
First Indigenous Fighter Jet Prototype Drop
Successfully dropped munitions from internal bays in the Kızılelma unmanned fighter jet.
Top Taxpayer Status
Baykar listed among Turkey's top five taxpayers for five consecutive years.