During a speech at a ceremony held at the ‘Aselsan’ complex in the capital, Ankara, on the occasion of delivering the ‘Steel Dome’ system to the Turkish Armed Forces and the opening of new defense industry factories, he said, ‘We will ascend to a higher role in air defense thanks to this system, and we will continue to support our friends and allies with our advanced defense technologies,’ according to the ‘Anadolu’ news agency.
The Turkish President noted the laying of the foundation stone for the ‘Ogul Bey’ technology base, which has an investment value of 1.5 billion dollars, describing it as ‘the largest single investment in the history of Turkish defense industries.’
The Turkish President added that this base will enhance the country’s technological capabilities. Last month, the Turkish company ‘Roketsan’ unveiled the first hypersonic missile during the International Defense Industry Fair ‘IDEF 2025’ held in Istanbul.
The missile, named ‘Typhoon Block-4,’ is 10 meters long, weighs about 7,200 kilograms, and can reach speeds exceeding 5 Mach (approximately 6,000 km/h). During the unveiling ceremony, ‘Roketsan’ General Manager Murat Akinci confirmed that it represents an important achievement in Turkey’s journey in ballistic missile technology, noting that its high speed makes it one of the most prominent deterrent elements on the battlefield, without disclosing its range.
