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Turkish Army Buys CAKIR Ground-Launched Cruise Missiles

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Türkiye has signed a supply contract with missile maker Roketsan for land-based CAKIR cruise missile systems for the Turkish Land Forces, Haluk Görgün, head of the country’s Presidency of Defense Industries, announced on Oct. 15. Görgün said in a post on X that the contract is meant to strengthen the army’s long-range strike capability, and […]

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A new phase has been reached in the process of delivering the ÇAKIR Cruise Missile, developed with national capabilities, to the Turkish Land Forces. The procurement contract was signed by the Head of the Defense Industry, Haluk Görgün, and the General Manager of ROKETSAN, Murat İkinci.

·Beyoğlu, Türkiye
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A contract for the supply of the ÇAKIR cruise missile was signed between the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) and ROKETSAN to strengthen the strike capabilities of the Land Forces Command. Developed with the contribution of approximately 200 companies, ÇAKIR can also be fired from the KARA ATMACA Weapon System.

A contract for the supply of the ÇAKIR Cruise Missile was signed between the Presidency of the Defense Industry (SSB) and ROKETSAN. The contract price and quantity were not disclosed. The contract, developed with domestic and national capabilities, will now also be launched from the KARA ATMACA Weapon System. Initiated through ROKETSAN's research and development efforts… The post New Phase in ÇAKIR: SSB and ROKETSAN Sign the Contract first appea…

The Head of the Defense Industry, Haluk Görgün, announced the signing of the ÇAKIR Project Procurement Contract, aimed at improving the strategic offensive capabilities of the Land Forces. Görgün stated that deliveries of the BORA and TAYFUN ballistic missiles are ongoing, and emphasized that deterrence is being further enhanced with the ÇAKIR and KARA ATMACA cruise missiles.

·Istanbul, Türkiye
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Defence Blog broke the news in United States on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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