Türkiye’s determination to achieve full independence in defense technology continues to bear fruit. The nation’s first indigenously developed air-to-air missiles, BOZDOĞAN and GÖKDOĞAN, have once again proven their capabilities by hitting their targets with pinpoint accuracy during recent flight tests. The successful trials mark another milestone in Türkiye’s quest to strengthen its defense infrastructure through domestic innovation and engineering excellence.

Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır described BOZDOĞAN and GÖKDOĞAN as “the two unshakable claws of the sky homeland,” emphasizing that the missiles symbolize Türkiye’s advanced engineering, relentless determination, and national self-reliance.

BOZDOĞAN features thrust vector control technology that grants it exceptional maneuverability, along with an advanced infrared seeker capable of precise target tracking. GÖKDOĞAN, on the other hand, ensures perfect accuracy even under the most challenging conditions, utilizing its cutting-edge seeker head and control algorithms to deliver outstanding performance in modern aerial combat.

Video footage shared by Minister Kacır showed the missiles striking their targets with flawless precision at high altitudes. Defense experts note that integrating these missiles with Türkiye’s next-generation platforms — including HÜRJET, AKINCI, and KAAN — will greatly enhance the nation’s aerial dominance and deterrence capabilities on the global stage.