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defense19 days ago•9 min saved

Turkey signals ICBM ambitions with Yildirimhan prototype at SAHA 2026

Turkey unveiled a mock-up concept of an intercontinental ballistic missile called Yildirimhan at SAHA 2026, claiming a 6,000 km range, Mach 25 speed, four engines and a 3,000 kg warhead, but officials stressed there is no production yet and no confirmed flight tests; experts say the move underscores Ankara's push for strategic autonomy, domestic defense capability, and a larger role in NATO, while also tying to its civilian space ambitions.

via Al Jazeera|

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defense19 days ago•3 min saved

Turkey unveils Yildirimhan ICBM at SAHA 2026, touting 6,000 km range

Turkey's Defense Ministry unveiled the Yildirimhan intercontinental ballistic missile at the SAHA defense expo, claiming a 6,000-kilometer range and Mach 25 speed powered by four rocket engines. Analysts say the program appears advanced and could bolster deterrence, while officials provided few technical details. The event also featured Roketsan's broader missile lineup, including a counter-UAS system, an anti-tank missile, a micro munition, and a small-winged cruise missile for drones, underscoring Turkey's push for a more independent, homegrown defense industry.

via Breaking Defense|

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defense19 days ago•1 min saved

Turkey debuts Yildirimhan, a homegrown ICBM with 6,000 km reach

Turkey unveiled the domestically developed intercontinental ballistic missile Yildirimhan at the SAHA 2026 defense expo, claiming a range of up to 6,000 km and speeds from Mach 9 to Mach 25 using liquid-fuel propulsion, with a 3,000 kg payload; the launch signals progress toward a self-reliant Turkish defense industry and places it among the few nations with ICBM capability.

via TVP World|

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defense20 days ago•90 min saved

Turkey unveils first ICBM, Yildirimhan, at SAHA 2026 defense expo

Türkiye unveiled its first intercontinental ballistic missile, Yildirimhan, at the SAHA 2026 defense expo in Istanbul, claiming a 6,000-km range and speeds of Mach 9–25; developed by the National Defense Ministry's R&D Center, it is liquid-fueled using liquid nitrogen tetroxide and powered by four engines, signaling a milestone in Turkey's expanding defense industry.

via Daily Sabah|

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