Turkey unveils ballistic missile that could hit Mach 25 speed with 3,278 mile range

Turkey unveiled Yildirimhan, its first intercontinental ballistic missile, at the SAHA 2026 defense expo in Istanbul.

Officials said the liquid-fueled missile is still in early development, with no public test program reported yet.

Turkey claims a range of up to 6,000 kilometers, speeds from Mach 9 to Mach 25, and a heavy payload capacity.

The announcement highlights Ankara’s long-range strike ambitions and could influence NATO, regional security, and arms-race dynamics.