YIHA-III
YIHA-III is a Turkish-attributed loitering munition associated with Sudan reporting, but its exact manufacturer and combat record need further confirmation. The system appears in open-source Sudan drone inventories. It belongs in the coverage cluster with a reported-status label until a government, manufacturer, or independently verifiable imagery source establishes the specific transfer and user.
YIHA-III at a glance
| Manufacturer | Turkish defense industry attribution in open-source reporting; exact manufacturer requires verification |
|---|---|
| Origin | Türkiye |
| Category | Loitering munition |
| Role | Loitering munition identified in Sudan conflict inventories. |
| Aliases | YIHA III loitering munition |
| Evidence status | Reported attribution |
What the public record establishes
The system appears in open-source Sudan drone inventories. It belongs in the coverage cluster with a reported-status label until a government, manufacturer, or independently verifiable imagery source establishes the specific transfer and user.
The distinction between platform identity and event attribution matters. A manufacturer page can establish what a drone is; an official military release, UN report, or conflict-monitoring source is needed to establish where it appears in a war. Where those records do not align, this page keeps the uncertainty visible.
This is a non-operational reference page. It explains the manufacturer, platform family, and public conflict record without providing instructions for building, targeting, deploying, or modifying a weapon system.
Wars covered
- Sudan Civil War — April 2023–present
YIHA-III FAQ
Who makes the YIHA-III?
Turkish defense industry attribution in open-source reporting; exact manufacturer requires verification
Where has the YIHA-III been documented?
Sudan Civil War
Is the YIHA-III identification fully confirmed?
Reported attribution. This status applies to the level of evidence described on this page, not to every individual battlefield claim.
Primary and monitoring sources
- Critical Threats inventory of foreign drones in Sudan (monitoring)
- UN Human Rights Office on Sudan drone use (official)