Türkiye successfully conducted the third test-firing of its indigenous short-range ballistic missile system, Tayfun, on Monday.
The test was carried out by Turkish defense firm Roketsan at 12:37 p.m. local time (0937 GMT) from Rize-Artvin Airport in northeastern Türkiye.
The missile system, which entered mass production in May 2023 following its second test, has the longest range in Türkiye’s missile arsenal. Previous test launches were conducted from the same location in October 2022 and May 2023.
Tayfun is designed to engage deep targets with a range of up to 800 kilometers (500 miles) when equipped with a preformed fragmented warhead. The missile can also strike at a distance of 280 kilometers (170 miles) with a standard configuration.
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However, the exact tactical and technical characteristics of the missile remain classified. Roketsan has not publicly disclosed any detailed specifications regarding Tayfun’s real operational capabilities.
The successful test underscores Türkiye’s growing missile production capabilities and its push for self-reliance in defense technology. As the longest-range missile in the country’s arsenal, Tayfun is expected to enhance Türkiye’s strike capabilities and serve as a deterrent in regional security dynamics.