Report describes Türkiye's newly unveiled Yildirimhan intercontinental ballistic missile, claiming ~6,000 km range, Mach 25 top speed, and 3,000 kg payload. If accurate, this represents a major new strategic missile capability and potential shift in regional deterrence, though it is not a battlefield-proven deployment.
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Türkiye unveils Yildirimhan ICBM with 6,000 km range
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- Al Jazeera · https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/7/turkiye-unveils-its-first-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-what-we-know?traffic_source=rssTurkiye unveils its first intercontinental ballistic missile: What we know