KIZILELMA Hits Sea Target 120 km Away with JET230 Missile: Turkey's Supersonic Missile Power

Developed by Baykar, Turkey’s first unmanned combat aircraft Bayraktar KIZILELMA took off from the AKINCI Flight Training and Test Center in Tekirdağ-Çorlu on July 8, 2026, and successfully completed its mission at the 5th Main Jet Base Command in Merzifon. On July 11, the first JET-230 missile developed by Roketsan was integrated under its wings, achieving a successful sea target strike at 120 km during Black Sea tests.

Supersonic Precision: JET230’s 120-Kilometer Sea Target Strike

■The JET230 missile’s 120 km range marks a significant milestone in Turkey’s supersonic missile capabilities.

■Collaboration between Baykar and Roketsan strengthens domestic defense production capacity.

■KIZILELMA’s unmanned flight systems recorded 95% accuracy in target tracking during tests.

■The JET230’s physical efficiency and precision offers competitive advantage in low-cost missile systems.

Turkey’s Defense Industry: A New Pivot in Local Production

■The JET230, developed by Roketsan, extends range by 40% compared to previous missile systems.

■Baykar’s KIZILELMA project, amid rising global defense demand, revitalizes investment structures.

■Turkey aims to increase domestic missile production by 2025, targeting international markets for exports.

■Companies like STM and ASELSAN are leveraging opportunities for technology transfer through KIZILELMA’s integrated systems.

Turkey’s defense sector has emerged as a new global power in terms of cost efficiency and technological independence. Such advancements are driving investments toward local suppliers in regions with escalating military expenditures.