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Türkiye's long-range indigenous air defense missile, Siper, successfully test-fired after hitting target at 62 miles

"A New Year's gift to our nation as we enter the Turkish Century from our defense industry," Ismail Demir -- the head of Türkiye's Defense Industries Presidency -- said in a social media post on Saturday while referring to the long-range indigenous air defense missile, Siper, which was successfully test-fired.

Agencies and A News / Economy
Published 31.12.2022 14:40
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Türkiyes long-range indigenous air defense missile, Siper, successfully test-fired after hitting target at 62 miles

The Siper project is led by Türkiye's defense giants Aselsan and Roketsan, as well as the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TUBITAK).

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Türkiyes long-range indigenous air defense missile, Siper, successfully test-fired after hitting target at 62 miles

Besides Siper, which is expected to rival Russia's S-400, Türkiye has also developed the Korkut, Sungur and Hisar air defense systems.

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Türkiyes long-range indigenous air defense missile, Siper, successfully test-fired after hitting target at 62 miles

Türkiye's largest defense companies underlined the importance of research and development activities to take vital roles in the industry.

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