In a series of statements made during the IDEF 2025 fair, Roketsan CEO Murat İkinci provided critical insights into the development of Türkiye’s missile systems and UAV capabilities. The announcements indicate that Roketsan is focusing on hypersonic missile technology, long-range strike systems, and autonomous air-to-surface capabilities, cementing its role as a key enabler of Türkiye’s national defense doctrine.
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Strategic Advances in Missile Technologies
İkinci emphasized the growing maturity of Roketsan’s Çakır and Atmaca missile systems, noting that the company is entering a phase of serial production and operational integration. The Çakır missile, designed for multi-platform use, will be further equipped with artificial intelligence modules and navigation enhancements to increase autonomous targeting efficiency. Meanwhile, the Atmaca system continues to strengthen Türkiye’s indigenous long-range strike capability at sea and on land.
Supersonic Missile Project and Indigenous Design Capabilities
One of the standout announcements was Roketsan’s unveiling of a supersonic missile project, which has been under classified development for the last five years. The system, reportedly reaching Mach 2+ speeds, is fully indigenously designed and is intended to outmaneuver modern naval defense systems. The project represents Türkiye’s ambition to enter the league of nations capable of producing next-generation stand-off weapons.
Tactical UAV Munitions and AI Integration
Roketsan is also accelerating its work on lightweight air-to-ground munitions tailored for SİHA platforms. According to İkinci, these munitions are being optimized for high-precision, low-collateral missions in contested environments. He noted that artificial intelligence and swarm control systems are being actively tested on select SİHA-compatible missiles—positioning Türkiye as a forward-leaning actor in future warfare technologies.
Internal & External Strategic Collaborations
Roketsan’s strategy aligns closely with Türkiye’s National Technology Initiative and includes collaborations across the defense ecosystem, including projects supported by SAHA Istanbul and TÜBİTAK SAGE. The growing interoperability between missile systems and domestic UAVs like Bayraktar TB3 and ANKA III also ensures system-of-systems combat capabilities.
For more details on Türkiye’s defense export dynamics, read our report on ASELSAN–Excalibur Strategic Partnership.
Official sources: Roketsan Website, SSB News, and IDEF 2025 Announcements
Conclusion: Türkiye’s Missile Ecosystem Gaining Altitude
With these developments, Türkiye’s missile systems are not only gaining in indigenous sophistication but are also becoming export-viable, scalable, and integrated across multiple platforms. Roketsan’s forward-leaning R&D strategy and commitment to high-tech sovereignty reflect a long-term vision that resonates with NATO-aligned deterrence postures.