ROKETSAN’s UAV-230 Missile Makes Appearance in Sudan
The guidance section of ROKETSAN’s UAV-230 aeroballistic missile, available to AKINCI UCAV, has been recovered in Sudan, marking the first export use.
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Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: MAM-L NEŞTER with Kinetic Kill
ROKETSAN officially unveiled the NEŞTER, a kinetic kill variant with blades for the widespread MAM-L laser-guided munition, during SAHA EXPO 2026.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN, Altınay sign AKYA battery deal at SAHA 2026
ROKETSAN and Altınay Defence Technologies signed a lithium-based battery supply agreement for the AKYA heavyweight torpedo programme during SAHA 2026.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Bayraktar TB3 to Fire ROKETSAN's Mini Cruise Missile
Bayraktar TB3 and AKINCI UCAVs are set to use ROKETSAN's low-cost mini cruise missile, recently shown at SAHA EXPO 2026 international defence exhibition.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
SİPER-A and SİPER-4 as Counters to Ballistic Missile Threats
Turkish Secretary of Defence Industries Haluk Görgün announced the upcoming SİPER-A and SİPER-4 air defence missiles aimed at countering ballistic missiles.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: ROKETSAN’s C-UAS Specialised CİRİT Variant
ROKETSAN unveiled its new missile against asymmetric low altitude threats as CİRİT C-UAS variant with a set of modifications aimed at air target engagement.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: ROKETSAN Unveils Mini Cruise Missile
ROKETSAN has unveiled its low-cost mini cruise missile to provide a stand-off range, but at a far smaller size and weight compared to its other cruise missiles.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
SAHA EXPO 2026: ROKETSAN Unveils CİDA Tactical Missile
ROKETSAN has unveiled the CİDA as its new tactical missile, with a range considerably above both UMTAS and UMTAS GM, intended for existing launch platforms.
Expo and Air Show
Koluman, Roketsan sign Tayfun launcher deal at SAHA Expo
Agreement formalises development of road-mobile launchers for Türkiye’s Tayfun missile programme, built on Koluman’s Derman 8x8 chassis.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN to Unveil Low-Cost Stand-Off Munition at SAHA EXPO
ROKETSAN has shared a fourth promotional video for the unveilings to take place at SAHA EXPO 2026 defence exhibition, hinting at a low-cost stand-off munition.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN to Unveil Over-the-Horizon Missile at SAHA EXPO
ROKETSAN shared a video on its third munition to be unveiled at SAHA EXPO 2026 defence exhibition, emphasising over-the-horizon engagement capability.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN Teases New Multi-Role Missile for SAHA EXPO 2026
ROKETSAN shared a video for SAHA EXPO 2026, showing a new missile that is stated to be intended for use against asymmetric threats and low-altitude targets.
Land
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN and Malaysian MILDEF Sign MoU for ATGM Integration
ROKETSAN announced a MoU signed with Malaysian armoured vehicle manufacturer MILDEF, covering the integration of ROKETSAN anti-tank missiles on platforms.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN Teases Bladed MAM-L Variant for SAHA EXPO 2026
ROKETSAN shared a heavily dimmed image of a new MAM-L variant, underlining minimised collateral damage and high accuracy to be unveiled at SAHA EXPO 2026.
Land
Weapon / Missile
ROKETSAN Unveils Large-Sized Ballistic Missile with Launcher
At the ceremony for the opening of the new facilities to expand the production and R&D capacity, ROKETSAN unveiled a large-sized ballistic missile on a trailer.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Brazil and Turkiye Embark on Expanding Defence Cooperation
Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mehmet Kemal Bozay stated that Turkish and Brazilian defence firms are in talks for joint production and sales.
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