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Turkey presented the prototype of the intercontinental ballistic missile
Turkey has presented the prototype of the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) "Yildirimhan", as part of its efforts to strengthen military self-sufficiency and position itself as a key defense player in the Middle East and within NATO.
TL;DR
- Turkey presented the prototype of the "Yildirimhan" intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
- The missile has a range of about 6,000 kilometers, capable of hitting targets in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
- It features speeds up to Mach 25, four engines, liquid fuel, and a payload capacity of up to 3,000 kilograms.
- The project aims to strengthen Turkey's military self-sufficiency and its role as a defense player in the Middle East and NATO.
- Analysts link the project to Turkish civilian space programs due to overlapping technologies.
- The presentation occurs amidst increased regional tensions in the Middle East.
- Turkey is actively working to reduce dependence on foreign defense suppliers and strengthen its domestic industry.
- Turkey's defense industry has grown significantly since the 2010s, with arms exports exceeding $10 billion in 2025.
- Turkey aims to offer allies technological solutions and a sustainable security framework.