# The large missile, dubbed Yildirimhan, was unveiled at the SAHA defense expo on Tuesday.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-06 · Breaking Defense*

## Key points

- Turkey unveiled the Yildirimhan intercontinental missile with a reported 6,000km range at SAHA expo.
- Yildirimhan reportedly reaches speeds up to Mach 25 powered by four rocket engines.
- Roketsan introduced a mini cruise missile with 250km range and plans tests on UAVs this year.
- The Cirit counter-UAS missile offers a 5km, laser-guided, cost-effective alternative to traditional air defense.

**Companies:** Roketsan
**Countries:** Turkey

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