Türkiye carried out a new ballistic missile test on Friday, the head of the country’s defense procurement agency announced.
Haluk Görgün, Head of the Secretariat of Defence Industries (SSB), confirmed the test conducted by Turkish missile manufacturer Roketsan in a post on the local social media platform NSosyal.
“A silent preparation. A single moment... and a signature drawn in the sky. A beautiful day, another successful test,” Görgün wrote. “With decisive steps, range is being extended and strike accuracy is increasing. Thanks to Roketsan and everyone who contributed.”
The announcement did not specify the missile type or test location.
Türkiye has been developing its domestic ballistic missile capabilities as part of a broader effort to enhance its long-range strike systems.
In February, the country successfully tested the Tayfun short-range ballistic missile, developed by Roketsan. Roketsan CEO Murat Ikinci said in July that test firings for the missile’s upgraded Blok-4 (hypersonic) version would begin soon.The latest test suggests continued progress in Türkiye’s efforts to advance its indigenous missile technologies.
