Turkish Defense Milestone: Gokdogan Missile Hits Target in Successful Test

Turkey has achieved a significant milestone in its defense industry with the successful test of the Gokdogan air-to-air missile. The missile, developed by Turkey’s Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) Defense Industries Research and Development Institute, successfully hit a target aircraft during a test conducted by the Turkish Air Force. This achievement signifies a major step forward for Turkey’s indigenous defense capabilities. The Gokdogan missile, the first domestically developed beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile in Turkey, is a testament to the country’s growing technological prowess and its commitment to self-reliance in defense. Turkish officials, including Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacir, celebrated the successful test, expressing confidence in Turkey’s future defense capabilities.