Roketsan, Turkey’s leading defense contractor, showcased six newly developed next-generation weapon systems at the IDEF 2025 International Defense Industry Fair, reaffirming its central role in advancing Turkey’s military technology and strategic deterrence capabilities.
Among the newly unveiled systems is TAYFUN BLOCK-4, Turkey’s most powerful and longest-range hypersonic ballistic missile developed entirely with domestic resources. Together with five other groundbreaking systems, Roketsan’s latest lineup demonstrates the country’s growing ability to produce sophisticated, indigenous defense technologies across multiple domains.
Roketsan CEO Murat İkinci expressed pride in the company’s achievements at the event:
“With the launch of six new products at IDEF, we are once again showcasing how far Turkey has come in defense technology. These systems—designed and built entirely by Turkish engineers—represent our unwavering commitment to a fully independent and advanced national defense capability. We will continue to invest in R&D and innovation to serve our nation and our allies.”
Here is a closer look at Roketsan’s six newly revealed systems:
1. TAYFUN BLOCK-4 – Hypersonic Ballistic Missile
The centerpiece of the showcase, TAYFUN BLOCK-4 is Turkey’s longest-range and most advanced indigenous ballistic missile. With a launch weight exceeding 7 tons, the missile is equipped with a multi-role warhead capable of striking strategic targets such as command centers, air defense systems, hangars, and military infrastructure. Achieving hypersonic speeds, it offers superior penetration capabilities against enemy defenses and boasts resistance to electronic warfare and GPS jamming, as well as precision targeting in all weather conditions.
2. AKATA – Submarine-Launched ATMACA Anti-Ship Missile
A major leap in naval warfare, AKATA is the submarine-launched version of the ATMACA anti-ship missile already in use by Turkish forces. This system gives Turkey the rare capability of launching guided missiles from beneath the sea, a strategic edge possessed by only a few nations. Featuring a range exceeding 250 km and a high-explosive fragmentation warhead, AKATA enhances Turkey’s “Blue Homeland” (Mavi Vatan) doctrine for maritime defense.
3. GÖKBORA – Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile
Designed for use on both manned and unmanned fighter platforms, GÖKBORA is a game-changer in air dominance operations. With a range exceeding 100 nautical miles, GÖKBORA combines cutting-edge guidance technology and high-speed intercept capability, making it an essential tool in countering airborne threats in complex battle environments.
4. EREN – High-Speed, Multi-Purpose Loitering Munition
EREN is a high-speed loitering munition designed for deployment from UAVs, helicopters, land vehicles, naval platforms, and ground systems. It can engage slow-moving aerial targets, armored/unarmored ground assets, and personnel with high precision. With long endurance and a range exceeding 100 km, EREN addresses a critical operational need for responsive, flexible, and mobile firepower across multiple theaters.
5. 300 ER – Air-Launched Ballistic Missile System
The 300 ER is a strategic air-to-surface ballistic missile deployable from jets and UAVs, capable of hitting targets over 500 km away depending on launch conditions. Its ability to strike without entering hostile air defense zones ensures survivability and rapid target neutralization. The missile features modular guidance options and various warhead configurations, driven by a solid-propellant propulsion system for rapid, high-precision impact.
6. ŞİMŞEK-2 – Satellite Launch Vehicle
Taking another bold step into space technology, Roketsan introduced the ŞİMŞEK-2 Satellite Launch Vehicle, designed to place satellites weighing up to 1,500 kg into sun-synchronous orbits at altitudes above 700 km. Building upon the planned 2027 test of the ŞİMŞEK-1 platform, ŞİMŞEK-2 is aimed at propelling Turkey further into the ranks of space-capable nations, enhancing capabilities in space observation, communication, and sovereignty.
A Strategic Leap Toward Defense Autonomy
The unveiling of these six advanced systems underscores Turkey’s strategic push for defense self-sufficiency and technological leadership in key military domains—land, sea, air, and space. Each platform is a product of indigenous research and development, aligning with Ankara’s broader vision of a fully independent national defense architecture.
With rising geopolitical tensions and rapidly evolving threats, Roketsan’s new products represent not only a significant step forward in military technology but also a powerful statement of intent regarding Turkey’s role as a regional and global defense player.
