Turkey Tests Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile
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Turkey's Roketsan conducted a live-fire test of its TAYFUN Block-3 ballistic missile, hitting a target vessel with surgical precision. The missile traveled at hypersonic terminal speed and struck a free-moving, unmanned surface vessel.
Why it matters
The successful test demonstrates Turkey's advancement in missile technology, joining a rare club of countries with similar capabilities. This development has significant implications for regional naval warfare and defense strategies.
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