00:20Is Turkey entering the intercontinental missile race, and could its new weapon reach Israel
00:27in a single strike?
00:29At the SAHA 2026 International Defense, Aerospace, and Space Industry Fair in Istanbul, Turkey
00:38unveiled what it describes as its first intercontinental ballistic missile, the Yilduram Han.
00:45Developed by the Turkish Ministry of National Defense, the missile is being presented as
00:51a major leap in long-range strike capability.
00:54Reported specifications suggest a range of around 6,000 kilometers, putting vast regions
01:01within reach.
01:03From Turkish territory, that distance could extend across Europe, the Middle East, and
01:08yes, potentially as far as Israel.
01:11Yilduram Han missile is also described as capable of reaching hypersonic speeds, reportedly between
01:18Mach 9 and Mach 25 during its flight phases.
01:22It uses a liquid fuel propulsion system, allowing for a heavy payload, up to 3,000 kilograms,
01:29designed for high-impact conventional strikes.
01:33But here's the key detail.
01:35This system is still unverified in combat conditions.
01:39There has been no independent confirmation of full-range test launches or operational deployment.
01:45Analysts say what's been shown may be a prototype, or technology demonstrator, rather than a fully
01:52active missile system.
01:54Still, the message is clear.
01:57Turkey A is signaling a move toward strategic autonomy in missile technology, building on earlier
02:03systems like Bora, Typhoon, and other indigenous programs.
02:07In geopolitical terms, a missile with this kind of reach changes calculations.
02:14Even if not immediately operational, the ability to potentially strike targets thousands of kilometers
02:20away in a single launch introduces a new layer of deterrence and tension.
02:27Officials frame the system as defensive and deterrent in nature, aligned with national security goals.
02:33But as with any long-range missile development, the implications extend far beyond borders.
02:40For now, the Yilduram Han remains a powerful signal of intent, not yet a confirmed battlefield
02:47reality.
02:48And as testing and details evolve, the world will be watching closely.
03:06We go first.
03:08Thank you for grinding on a source.
03:11Goodbye.
03:15Goodbye.
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