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India.com
3 days 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
7 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.
Newsweek
24-07-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Rising NATO Ally Unveils Hypersonic Missile
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Turkey has unveiled its first locally developed hypersonic missile as part of six advanced weapons systems during a major fair run by the defense ministry. The missile is being developed by state-owned rockets and missiles company Roketsan. Newsweek has reached out to the Turkish Foreign Ministry and Roketsan for comment. Why It Matters Turkey is accelerating efforts to modernize its military as regional conflicts intensify, combining a push for self-reliance in weapons manufacturing with continued cooperation through its NATO allies. With tensions flaring with Israel, Turkey is expanding naval and air defense capabilities — including a fifth-generation fighter jet and aircraft carrier — and is eyeing a return to the U.S. F-35 fighter jet program. It is also becoming an increasingly important global arms supplier. Short and long range anti-tank missiles, manufactured by Turkish company Roketsan, are displayed during the International Defence and Security Fair (FEINDEF) in Madrid, May 12, 2025. Short and long range anti-tank missiles, manufactured by Turkish company Roketsan, are displayed during the International Defence and Security Fair (FEINDEF) in Madrid, May 12, 2025. THOMAS COEX/AFP/Getty Images What To Know The Tayfun Block-4 is the hypersonic variant of Türkiye's longest-range domestically produced ballistic missile, the Tayfun, according to the Daily Sabah, and was revealed during the International Defense Industry Fair taking place this week in Istanbul. On the first day of #IDEF2025, we unveiled six new systems that will further strengthen the power of our defense industry. Each system, developed through national engineering and indigenous capabilities, reflects the level we have reached in generating advanced technologies and… — ROKETSAN (@roketsan) July 22, 2025 The Tayfun is a land-based ballistic missile, operating at hypersonic cruise speed. It has a range of over 175 miles, a length of 21 feet and a pre-shaped fragmentation warhead. It is guided by an in-space navigation system and is designed to strike strategic targets such as air defense systems, command centers, and military infrastructure, according to the company. In addition to the Tayfun hypersonic missile, Roketsan also unveiled five other advanced systems including a ramjet-powered air-to-air missile, a submarine-launched cruise missile, a loitering munition, a supersonic UAV-launched missile, and a satellite launch vehicle. In 2022, Roketsan also successfully tested the first domestically developed air-to-ground supersonic missileTRG-230, Turkish media reported. Turkey accelerated its indigenous defense-industrial agenda Russian S‑400 air defense system in 2019 and subsequent expulsion from the Turkey accelerated building its indigenous defense capabilities after it was expelled from America's F‑35 program for acquiring the Russian S‑400 air defense system in 2019. What People Are Saying Roketsan said in a statement, according to the Daily Sabah: "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 multipurpose 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." Haluk Bayraktar, CEO of Byakar Tech, a Turkish defense company, wrote on X: "I wholeheartedly congratulate all the engineers and technicians who have brought these capabilities to our country. Now, our goal is to elevate our deterrent power to the highest level with high-volume production. We look to the future of our homeland's defense with even greater hope." What Happens Next The Tayfun Block-4 will enter Turkish service by late 2025 and is currently not intended for export, Roketsan CEO Murat İkinci said, according to Army Recognition Grup's platform.
India.com
23-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Meet Tayfun Block-4: Game-changer hypersonic missile unveiled by Turkey; its capable of..., could raise tension for India due to...
(File) In a major concern for India, Turkey, which openly supported and armed Pakistan during the recent India-Pakistan conflict after Operation Sindoor, has made another giant leap in the advance weapons' space as it unveiled its first hypersonic missile, the Tayfun Block-4, the latest variant of its indigenously-developed Tayfun ballistic missile family. How powerful is the Tayfun Block-4 missile? Designed and developed by Turkish defense giant Roketsan, the Tayfun Block-4 is a hypersonic variant of Turkey's indigenously built longest-range Tayfun ballistic missile series. The Tayfun Block-4 measures 6.5 meters, weighs 2,300 kilograms and has a range of 800 kilometres, as per a report by Turkey Today. 'The Tayfun Block-4 is capable of long-range strikes, setting another record for the Turkish defence industry. Weighing over 7 tonnes, this new variant of the Tayfun, with its multi-purpose warhead, will be capable of destroying a range of strategic targets such as enemy air defence systems, command and control centres, military hangars and important military facilities from hundreds of kilometers away,' Roketsan said in a statement. What makes hypersonic missiles so lethal? As the name suggests, hypersonic missiles are capable of travelling at hypersonic speeds of Mach 5 and above (five times the speed of sound or around 6,100 kilometers per hour), making it extremely difficult for even the most advanced air defense systems to intercept them in time. The destruction caused by Iran's hypersonic missiles across major Israeli cities such as Tel Aviv and Haifa during the recent Israel-Iran war is a testimony to the penetrative capabilities of the hypersonic missiles which render even advanced air defenses like Arrow 3 and the Iron Dome useless in a battle scenario. Why Turkey's new missile is a concern for India? Turkey, along with China and Azerbaijan, was among the few countries that openly supported Pakistan during the recent India-Pakistan conflict. Turkey, which has strengthened its military ties with Pakistan in recent times, also armed the Pakistani forces with advanced military drones like the Bayraktar TB2, which were actively used against Indian installations during Operation Sindoor. Defense analysts believe Turkey's development of a hypersonic missile system could be a significant security threat to India as Ankara could provide the technology and the missiles to Pakistan. Notably, Pakistan had earlier approached its 'iron brother' China for hypersonic technology, but the request was denied.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Türkiye's Tayfun Block 4 hypersonic missiles breaks cover, only the second NATO country to have such weapons
Türkiye is now a part of the list of countries possessing indigenous hypersonic missiles with its defence manufacturing major Rokestan on Tuesday (July 22, 2025) unveiling the Tayfun Block 4 Türkiye is now a part of the list of countries possessing indigenous hypersonic missiles with its defence manufacturing major Rokestan on Tuesday (July 22, 2025) unveiling the Tayfun Block 4 projectile. The new weapon is touted as Türkiye's latest and longest range ballistic missile with a capability to fly at hypersonic speed. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Finance Management Public Policy Digital Marketing Healthcare Data Science MBA Cybersecurity Product Management Project Management Degree Data Science others Design Thinking Artificial Intelligence Others CXO Data Analytics PGDM Operations Management Leadership Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Fintech & Blockchain India Starts on undefined Get Details While revealing the Tayfun Block 4 to the world on the first day of the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) on July 22 in Istanbul, Rokestan claimed that the hypersonic missile can hit speeds over Mach 5 (6,000 kilometers per hour or over 3,728 miles per hour). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Female Athletes in the World Click Here "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," the Turkish defence major press release stated. Even though the range of Tayfun Block 4 has not been disclosed officially, defence experts believe it will be able to strike targets 1000 kilometers away. Live Events A NATO member since 1952, Türkiye is only the second country after the United States of America in the military alliance to arm its defence forces with hypersonic missiles. Tayfun missile features An upgraded variant of the Tayfun missile, which is already in service with the Turkish defence forces, the hypersonic model can take out strategic targets, including enemy air defense systems, command posts, and aircraft hangars. Rokestan added that its circular error of probability (CEP), the measure of a missile's accuracy, is no more than 5 meters. It means that there is a 50% probability that the missile will land within 5 meters of the target painted. With a length of 10 meters long and a diameter of 938 mm, Tayfun Block 4's range is not yet official but estimated to be between 800-1000 km. Its previous version, the Tayfun short-range ballistic missile, has a maximum reported range of 800 km (500 mi). Tayfun Block 4 weighs 7,200 kg and has a go-onto-location-in-space (GOLIS) guidance system, which means the details of the enemy target are fed before the launch. Weighing 2,300 kg, the Tayfun is shorter than its hypersonic cousin and measures at 6.5 meters. It is solid fuel powered with a diameter of 610 mm and a payload capacity of 500 kilograms which includes high explosives (HE) or fragmentation. Its guidance system uses GPS + GLONASS aided INS and/or INS only to strike targets. The missile is truck mounted and uses the VOLAT platform for transportation and firing.
