Zitat:Türkiye Tests Air-to-Air Missiles to Replace U.S. Weapons
Türkiye has successfully tested its domestically developed GÖKTUĞ air-to-air missiles, marking a major step toward defense self-sufficiency. The Bozdoğan and Gökdoğan missiles demonstrated precision hits from F-16 jets, signaling operational readiness.
October 20, 2025Clash Report

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Türkiye’s GÖKTUĞ air-to-air missile program, launched in 2013 by TÜBİTAK SAGE, has reached its final testing and production phase, marking a milestone in the country’s defense self-sufficiency drive.

With both the Bozdoğan and Gökdoğan missiles now entering serial production, the system positions Türkiye among the few nations capable of independently developing advanced air combat munitions.

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The GÖKTUĞ project was designed to replace imported U.S. systems such as the AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-120 AMRAAM, reducing Türkiye’s reliance on foreign suppliers and ITAR-restricted components.

Following a 2023 production contract, 25 Bozdoğan and 25 Gökdoğan missiles, along with 14 launchers, are slated for delivery by 2025.

Initially developed for F-16 fighter jets, the missiles are being adapted for UCAVs (AKINCI), manned aircraft (KAAN, HÜRJET), and air defense platforms (GÜRZ, GÖKDEMİR, GÖKSUR).

TÜBİTAK SAGE confirmed that both missiles are ready for acceptance tests, following a series of precision trials throughout 2025.