Meet GAZAP and NEB-2: Two deadly bombs developed by Turkey, weight is 970 kg, can be dropped from..., India has to...
Both bombs weigh 970 kg (about 2,000 pounds). They have been designed by the Research and Development (R&D) Center of the Ministry of Defense of Turkey. GAZAP is equipped with a thermobaric warhead. These bombs can be dropped from F-16 fighter jets.
The footage shows that this bomb can affect an area of hundreds of square meters. It contains 10 thousand special particles, which spread at a rate of 10.6 particles per square meter after the explosion. The Turkish Defense Ministry said that all the tests of both the bombs have been completed and now it is ready for use. What is Turkey's military development and preparation for?
Turkey has rapidly developed its military technology in recent decades. Now it is moving towards self-reliance in the defense sector. The goal of Turkey's defense policy is to reduce dependence on foreign investors and promote indigenous products. For this, Turkey has taken big steps in technology like missiles, armoured vehicles, naval ships and aircraft.
Turkey has many missiles, including Tayfun, Siper, Sapan. Tayfun Block-4 is Turkey's first hypersonic ballistic missile, with a range of 800 km and speed more than Mach 5. It weighs 2,300 kilometers and is 6.5 meters long. What will be the impact on India with this test of Turkey?
The relationship between India and Turkey has been complex and multifaceted from historical, cultural and diplomatic perspectives. Although there is trade and cultural exchange between the two countries, there has also been tension due to some issues, especially Turkey's support to Pakistan and its stance on Kashmir.
Turkiye and Pakistan have strong military and diplomatic relations and Turkiye has previously supplied many weapons to Pakistan including Bayraktar TB2 drones, MİLGEM corvette warships. PNS Babur is a current example of this.
If Turkiye shares or exports these bombs (GAZAP and NEB-2) with Pakistan, it can enhance Pakistan's military capability.
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