People
People in drones and defense
The founders, executives and program leaders who run the companies and military programs building aerial drones, uncrewed ground vehicles and uncrewed maritime vessels. Each profile is written only from cited reporting and public records, and gains a dated section when the person is back in the news.
| Person | Role | In the news | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selçuk Bayraktar | chairman, Baykar | Baykar chief warns unchecked technology race could lead to ‘terrible extinction’ (October 9, 2026) | October 10, 2026 |
For the companies behind these people, see the drone and defense company directory; for the programs they run, see unmanned systems.