Turkey's Ministry of National Defense research and development center unveiled the Yildirimhan intercontinental ballistic missile at the SAHA 2026 (Turkey's international defense and aerospace exhibition) expo, marking a public debut for one of Ankara's most advanced long-range missile systems.
According to the defense ministry, the missile can reach Mach 25 and has a declared range of 6,000 kilometers (3,728 miles). It uses liquid nitrogen tetroxide as fuel and is powered by four rocket propulsion engines.
Video: Turkey debuts long-range ballistic missile with 6,000 km range at Istanbul expo. Credit: Social media
The system was displayed at the SAHA 2026 international defense and aerospace expo in Istanbul, where Turkish defense companies and public institutions showcased newly developed platforms and technologies. In addition to the ballistic missile, the expo featured new air defense systems and loitering munitions developed by Aselsan (one of Turkey's largest state-linked defense electronics companies).
The unveiling came as Turkey continued to expand its defense industry capabilities, including in unmanned systems, missile technologies, air defense, aviation, and space-related platforms. SAHA 2026, organized by SAHA Istanbul, brought together defense and aerospace companies, procurement officials, military delegations, and industry representatives from Turkey and other countries.
