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India.com
19 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
After China and Russia, Turkey tests hypersonic missile, big threat for Israel and these Muslim countries, names are…, how powerful is Tayfun missile?
After China and Russia, Turkey tests hypersonic missile, big threat for Israel and these Muslim countries, names are..., how powerful is Tayfun missile? After China and Russia, Turkey has also joined the list of countries having hypersonic missiles. After which, panic is expected in the powerful countries of the Middle East. According to reports, after Turkey's hypersonic missile test, now the race of long-range deadly missiles can start in the Middle East. Turkey has tested a hypersonic missile named Tayfun Block-4 at the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) going on in Istanbul. It has been made by Turkey's government defense company Roketsan. According to the report, this missile has the ability to strike up to 280 kilometers and can target high-value targets, such as air defense systems and command centers. According to Turkish media reports, it is a ground-launched advanced ballistic missile, which can be guided by satellite navigation systems. What are the specifications of hypersonic missile? The Roketsan company has said that this hypersonic missile weighs more than 7 tons and is currently not made for sale. This hypersonic missile Tayfun Block-4 is part of Turkey's military expansion, under which Turkey is building fifth-generation fighter aircraft and aircraft carriers. Apart from this, Turkey has also purchased S-400 air defense systems from Russia, which shows that Turkey is constantly trying to increase its military power. It is believed that Turkey can use the Tayfun Block-4 hypersonic missile to stop its rivals, especially to try to establish its dominance over the countries of the Middle East. How is Turkey trying to increase its military power? Apart from hypersonic missiles, stealth fighter jets, aircraft carriers and advanced drones, Turkey is also working on a multi-layer air defense system 'Steel Zom'. So that it can further strengthen its security and strength against powers like Iran and Israel. It is believed that with these weapons, Turkey is trying to establish its dominance in Islamic countries and Saudi Arabia can also start manufacturing long-range missiles after seeing this. Turkey also plans to increase the range of the Tayfun Block-4 hypersonic missile to 1000 kilometers. After the construction of the hypersonic missile, Turkey's Mediterranean strategy can be strengthened. Apart from this, its strategy can also be strengthened in Syria and Libya.
AllAfrica
5 days ago
- Business
- AllAfrica
Turkey's hypersonic ups Middle East arms race ante
Turkey has just fired a bold new shot in the Middle East arms race with a hypersonic missile that could redraw the balance of power across the region. This month, Newsweek reported Turkey's public unveiling of its first hypersonic-capable missile, the Tayfun Block-4, at the ongoing International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) in Istanbul. Developed by state-owned defense firm Roketsan, the Tayfun Block-4 marks a significant step in Turkey's pursuit of indigenous strategic systems amid regional volatility and its broader defense modernization push. Operating at hypersonic cruise speeds, the land-based ballistic missile boasts a range exceeding 280 kilometers and carries a pre-shaped fragmentation warhead guided by an in-space navigation system. It is engineered to target high-value assets such as integrated air defenses, hardened infrastructure, and command-and-control nodes. Roketsan confirms the weapon's weight exceeds seven tons and states it is not earmarked for export. The launch forms part of Turkey's wider military expansion—encompassing a fifth-generation fighter and a domestically built aircraft carrier—amid renewed efforts to re-engage with the US F-35 program following its 2019 suspension tied to the acquisition of Russia's S-400 missile defense system. Turkey may leverage the Tayfun to project power and deter regional rivals, but its pursuit of strategic autonomy risks fueling instability and straining NATO cohesion. Ozgur Eksi and Kaan Azman argue in a June 2025 TurDef article that Iran's recent strikes on Israel show that Tehran retains the capability to hit back despite heavy US sanctions, and that hypersonic missiles may pose a vulnerability to Israel's layered air defense. They add that in response, Turkey is building its own layered 'Steel Dome' missile and air defense network, while simultaneously developing hypersonic, ballistic and cruise missile capabilities for deterrence. To fast-track development, Eksi and Azman note that Turkey may modify the existing Tayfun short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) into a hypersonic platform, significantly reducing production time. The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) further notes that Turkey plans to extend the Tayfun's range to 1,000 kilometers, marking an evolutionary path from tactical to theater-range systems. The Tayfun may also tie into Turkey's broader strategy for Middle East power projection. John Sheldon writes in a December 2024 report for the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that regional states are increasingly adopting long-range ballistic and cruise missiles as cost-effective alternatives to traditional airpower, allowing for precision strikes without risking pilots or expensive platforms. He notes that these systems offer both state and non-state actors the means to influence adversary behavior through deterrence and coercion and provide operational flexibility in both conventional and hybrid conflicts. Jeffrey Lewis underscores this point in an October 2021 NTI article, noting that 11 countries in the region—among them Bahrain, Iran, Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Yemen, the UAE, and Turkey—possess long-range missiles at or above the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Category I threshold. He adds that six of these nations have or are developing indigenous manufacturing capabilities, signaling a broader shift toward domestic arms production and strategic autonomy. This evolving arsenal plays directly into Turkey's regional strategy. Emadeddin Badi and Abdullah al-Jabassini argue in a January 2025 Atlantic Council article that Turkey's simultaneous military interventions in Syria and Libya reveal an assertive Mediterranean strategy aimed at reshaping regional balances through force projection, maritime maneuvering and diplomatic leverage. They observe that this dual-theater engagement highlights a vision of an interconnected Mediterranean sphere but warn that it exposes Turkey to overextension and backlash. Notably, they add that Israel views Turkey's growing footprint in Syria as a direct threat, prompting intensified airstrikes to curb Turkish influence. They write that while Turkey's strategy—blending military power with diplomacy and economic tools—has yielded short-term gains, it rests on fragile foundations. They further note that regional volatility and pushback from powers like Russia and Israel continue to test the limits of Turkish ambitions. Such developments carry broader regional implications. Jean-Loup Samaan warns in a June 2022 Trends Advisory Research article that the proliferation of hypersonic weapons heightens the risk of instability for states like Turkey. He notes that even with high-end systems like Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), the Middle East remains vulnerable to missile saturation, and hypersonics could further widen these gaps. For Turkey, a NATO member with growing regional entanglements, Samaan argues that the introduction of such weapons could deepen strategic asymmetries, particularly vis-a-vis Iran and Russia. He cautions that Iranian acquisition of hypersonic capabilities—primarily through collaboration with Russia or China—could upend deterrence dynamics across the Eastern Mediterranean. While Samaan writes that hypersonics may not fundamentally revolutionize warfare, they complicate threat assessments and strategic planning, especially for middle powers. He concludes that these weapons force states like Turkey to innovate faster, recalibrate command hierarchies and rethink defense postures in an already fragmented regional security landscape. The Tayfun's development could also impact Turkey's relations with NATO, especially amid tensions with fellow member Greece. In December 2022, the Associated Press (AP) reported that the Greek government accused Turkey of 'North Korea-like behavior' after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened to strike Athens with ballistic missiles. AP noted that the two countries, long locked in disputes over maritime boundaries and energy rights in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, have nearly gone to war three times in the past 50 years. Expanding on this, Marianna Serveta notes in a September 2024 Swedish Defence Research Agency article that while the Tayfun is symbolically tied to Turkey's push for strategic autonomy, it is fundamentally a tactical system shaped by local defense priorities. She argues that its development reflects Turkey's push for operational independence amid arms embargoes and NATO mistrust, geared more toward boosting maneuverability than redefining alliance-level deterrence. Turkey's hypersonic push may elevate its regional clout, but it also deepens the fault lines in an already volatile landscape. As the Tayfun nears operational deployment, the challenge will be calibrating its deterrent value without tipping the region into further escalation.
Mid East Info
6 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
EDGE and Pavo Group Launch Joint Venture, KEY4 - Middle East Business News and Information
KEY4 combines the expertise of both organisations to design, produce, and deliver advanced defence and security solutions to local and global customers Abu Dhabi, UAE:July 2025 – EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Pavo Group, an Istanbul-based technology company specialising in defence and security, public safety, communications, and digital technologies, have launched KEY4, a groundbreaking joint venture in critical defence and security technologies. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, KEY4 will serve as a platform for the joint development of advanced defence and security solutions supporting both UAE priorities and global partner needs. The announcement was made during a ceremony at the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025, held at the Istanbul Expo Center from 22 to 27 July, and was signed by Omar Al Zaabi, President of Trading & Mission Support at EDGE Group, and Ali Özer, Chief Strategy Officer at Pavo Group. Omar Al Zaabi, President – Trading & Mission Support, EDGE, said: 'KEY4 represents a strategic extension of EDGE's capability to deliver mission-critical, sovereign defence and security solutions in collaboration with trusted international partners. This joint venture reflects our commitment to deepening industrial capabilities, accelerating technology development, and transferring specialised expertise into operational advantage. By addressing specific and evolving client needs, across cybersecurity, electronic warfare, artificial intelligence (AI), and secure systems, KEY4 will play a central role in advancing the UAE's defence ecosystem and strengthening its position as a reliable contributor to global security and stability.' Serkan Altınışık, CEO of Pavo Group, said: 'This joint venture with EDGE Group represents a powerful alignment of vision and capability between two forward-looking defence technology leaders. Together, we are combining Türkiye's engineering excellence and EDGE's disruptive innovation to deliver sovereign, next-generation solutions that address the increasingly complex challenges faced by our partners across the region and beyond. This partnership underscores Pavo Group's commitment to fostering strategic collaborations that enhance interoperability, strengthen resilience, and shape the future of defence ecosystems.' KEY4 brings together the sovereign capabilities and advanced technical expertise of EDGE and Pavo Group across a wide range of critical domains. These include cryptography, cybersecurity, secure communications, interception systems, electronic warfare, AI and machine learning for defence, big data analytics, command and control, data centres, integrated border security, smart surveillance, avionics, aerospace engineering, electro-optics, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear CBRN solutions, and system design and prototyping. About EDGE: Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive. With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 35 entities into six core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Trading & Mission Support, Technology & Innovation, and Homeland Security.
News18
7 days ago
- Business
- News18
Turkey Enters Hypersonic Ballistic Missile Era, Unveils Tayfun Block-4
Last Updated: Developed by Turkish defense firm Roketsan, the Tayfun Block-4 weighs 2,300 kilograms, measures 6.5 meters in length and boasts a range of 800 kilometers. Turkey on Tuesday unveiled its first hypersonic ballistic missile, the Tayfun Block-4 in Istanbul. The development came on the opening day of the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025. Developed by Turkish defense firm Roketsan, the Tayfun Block-4 weighs 2,300 kilograms, measures 6.5 meters in length and boasts a range of 800 kilometers. The missile was highlighted for its high speed and advanced maneuverability. 'The Tayfun Block-4 achieves long ranges, setting another record for the Turkish defense industry. Weighing over 7 tons, this new version of the Tayfun, with its multi-purpose warhead, will be capable of destroying numerous strategic targets, such as air defense systems, command and control centers, military hangars, and critical military facilities, from kilometers away," Roketsan said in a statement. The Tayfun Block-4 ballistic missile is the hypersonic version of the Tayfun missile – the longest-range national missile ever produced in Turkey. Atmaca missile with Akata capsule, Gökbora air-to-air missile, High-velocity Eren, Air-Launched Ballistic Missile System – 300 Er and Simsek-2 Satellite Launch Vehicle. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 08:23 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Leaders
16-07-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Saudi Arabia to Showcase Military Industry's Advancements at IDEF 2025
Saudi Arabia will take part in the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), running from July 22-27, 2025, in Istanbul, Türkiye, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). IDEF 2025 IDEF is one of the world's most prestigious events showcasing the latest technological advancements and products in the defense industry. It brings together prominent figures in the defense industry, serving as a platform for exploring future defense technologies and fostering strategic partnerships. In the light of this, the Saudi General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) is leading the Kingdom's participation in IDEF 2025, by organizing the Saudi pavilion which will feature several public and private entities. Showcasing Industrial Capabilities Saudi Arabia's participation in this internationally recognized event aims to highlight the rapid advancements in the Kingdom's military industries sector, and showcase the top national products and manufacturing capabilities, as well as the cutting-edge technologies of Saudi military capabilities. Furthermore, it aims to enable Saudi companies to explore avenues for cooperation and partnerships with global companies, in line with the objective of localizing military industry, one of the key goals of Saudi Vision 2030. Saudi Participants at IDEF 2025 In addition to GAMI, the Saudi pavilion at IDEF 2025 will see the participation of the General Authority for Defense Development (GADD), the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), and the National Company for Mechanical Systems (NCMS). Moreover, Al-Esnad Industrial Company, the Saudi Chemical Company Limited (SCCL), Ray Manufacturing Service Company (RMC), INTRA Defense Technologies, GDC Middle East, Qudra Industrial Company, Pioneers Systems, as well as the World Defense Show (WDS), will take part in the event. Highlighting GAMI Efforts Through this participation, GAMI aims to display the progress achieved by Saudi Arabia in building a robust and sustainable defense industrial base. It also aims to highlight efforts made to foster national military industries' companies and enhance their global competitiveness. Additionally, GAMI will demonstrate its national priorities, policies, incentives, and key capabilities in the military and security industries, in a bid to to attract investments in the sector. Short link : Post Views: 20
