Turkey Develops Air-to-Air Missiles with GÖKDOĞAN and BOZDOĞAN
Turkey aims to end its foreign dependency in the field of ammunition with the TÜBİTAK SAGE-signed GÖKDOĞAN and BOZDOĞAN missiles.
In the field of air-to-air missiles, which provide superiority in modern air combat, Turkey is strengthening its ammunition infrastructure with the GÖKDOĞAN and BOZDOĞAN systems developed by TÜBİTAK SAGE.
Superiority in Modern Air Combat
Air-to-air missiles, accepted as one of the fundamental elements of superiority in modern air combat, play a critical role in countries' defense strategies. Countries such as the USA, China, Europe, and Turkey are carrying out intensive work to increase their capabilities in this field.
Critical Technology Elements
The effectiveness of combat aircraft is not limited to radar, engines, or low-visibility features. The range of the missiles, seeker head technology, and resistance to electronic countermeasures are among the important factors determining air superiority.
Systems Standing Out Globally
In the current global competition, beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles such as Meteor, AIM-120 AMRAAM, and the PL-15 family come to the fore. These systems are at the center of modern armies' air defense and offensive concepts.
Turkey's Domestic Missile Program
Turkey is implementing its own domestic missile programs in order to reduce foreign dependency. The ammunition infrastructure developed within this scope aims to increase the power of the Turkish defense industry in air combat.
GÖKDOĞAN and BOZDOĞAN Projects
While the GÖKDOĞAN developed by TÜBİTAK SAGE provides beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile capability, BOZDOĞAN, designed for close air combat, hosts infrared seeker head technology.
New Future-Oriented Targets
Following the GÖKDOĞAN and BOZDOĞAN projects, Turkey continues its work with determination on new air-to-air missile projects featuring longer range and advanced engagement capabilities.