Turkey’s longest-range missile, TAYFUN, successfully completed its latest test launch in Rize at 12:37 p.m. Strict security measures were taken around Rize-Artvin Airport.

Roketsan CEO Murat İkinci announced that the AI-supported “Steel Dome” air defense system, developed with TÜBİTAK, ASELSAN, and MKE, will soon be deployed in the field.

President Erdoğan announced plans to boost Turkey’s 800 km missile stock and accelerate work on a 2,000 km-range system; experts highlight how local missile programs enhance deterrence and strategic independence.

Developed by TUSAŞ, the ANKA UAV successfully hit its target with ROKETSAN’s L-UMTAS missile from 15,000 feet, marking another milestone for Turkey’s defense industry.

Roketsan’s Karaok shoulder-fired antitank guided missile demonstrated a rare “dive” engagement at short range, highlighting advanced guidance and flight-control capabilities.

In the Russia-Ukraine war, advanced platforms such as Abrams and Leopard tanks and SU-35 jets have been neutralized by drones and asymmetric warfare.

In a test at Çorlu, Bayraktar AKINCI UCAV successfully struck a target 100 kilometers away over the Black Sea with Roketsan’s indigenous Çakır missile.

Developed under ASELSAN’s leadership, the SİPER air defense system will complete Türkiye’s multi-layered defense with long-range and high-altitude protection.