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Turkey Unveils GAZAP Thermobaric Bomb and New Hypersonic Missile at Istanbul Defense Expo

The showcase highlights Ankara’s strengthened indigenous arms development with advanced munitions ready for deployment on its F-4 and F-16 fleets.

The Soloturk aerobatic demonstration team of the Turkish Air Force flies an F-16 aircraft over Anitkabir, the mausoleum of Turkish Republic's Founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, during celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey in Ankara, on October 29, 2023.
Türkiye unveils 970-kg GAZAP bomb, its most powerful non-nuclear weapon, sparking global military attention.

Overview

  • The 2,000-pound GAZAP thermobaric bomb disperses 10,000 fragments over a one-kilometre radius and triples blast effectiveness compared with standard MK-series ordnance.
  • Certification tests concluded in mid-2025 and GAZAP is cleared for operational use on F-4 and F-16 aircraft with drone integration planned.
  • The NEB-2 Ghost bunker-buster features a delayed 240-millisecond detonation to reach reinforced concrete targets and demonstrated 90-meter subterranean penetration during island trials.
  • Turkey unveiled the Tayfun Block 4 hypersonic ballistic missile at IDEF 2025, marking its entry into high-speed, long-range strike weapons.
  • The exhibition at IDEF 2025 underscores Turkey’s ambition to expand defense exports by pairing new munitions with its existing air platforms.