Pakistan, July 24 -- Turkiye officially unveiled its first hypersonic ballistic missile, the Tayfun Block-4, during the opening day of the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul. Developed by Roketsan, the new missile is an advanced version of the original Tayfun and is currently the country's longest-range homegrown weapon. Weighing over seven tonnes, the missile can strike distant strategic targets, such as enemy command centers, air defense systems, and military infrastructure.

According to Roketsan officials, the Tayfun Block-4 carries a multi-purpose warhead and marks a major step forward for Turkiye's defense industry. It was introduced alongside five other cutting-edge missile systems, including Gokbora, a lon...