GEZGIN Cruise Missile

The GEZGIN is a Turkish cruise missile, developed by Roketsan, widely compared to the American Tomahawk cruise missiles. The GEZGIN part of Turkey's initiative to self develop advanced defense technologies and to increase the country's military capabilities, with long range missiles with high precision options. This missile's purpose is to precisely strike enemy targets like air defense systems, command centers and other important sites.

Background

Turkey has implemented a self production doctrine, allowing it to rely on its own industry, increase it and reduce dependency on foreign weapons. ^{[1] [2] [3]} The GEZGIN cruise missile is another step towards Turkey making its own advanced weapons. these actions also support Turkey's goals of becoming a stronger regional and global force. Roketsan, one of Turkey's main missile and rocket companies is the manufacturer and developer of the GEZGIN, like it has done in the past with other defense systems. ^{[4] [5] [6]}

Design and features

Range

The GEZGIN cruise missile is said to have a range of 1,000 km (620 miles), that allows it to accurately hit important targets deep in enemy territory. ^{[7] [8]}

Guidance system

The GEZGIN missile has and advanced guidance system that includes GPS and inertial navigation systems (INS), technologies that enable it to execute precise strikes, even in environments where GPS signals may be jammed or degraded. ^{[6] [8]}

Warhead

The GEZGIN carries a powerful explosive warhead that can cause heavy damage to many types of targets. The exact details are secret, but it is designed to be very effective against military and infrastructure targets.

Stealth features

The GEZGIN is designed to be hard for enemy radar to detect. While the exact details are not public, its design suggests it is shaped to reduce how easily radar can see it, helping the missile survive while flying to its target. ^{[7] [6]}

Launching

The missile is designed to be launched from different platforms, such as mobile launchers on land, naval ships, and possibly aircraft. This gives the Turkish military more flexibility to use the missile in many different situations. ^{[7] [6]}

Operational status

As of 2026, the GEZGIN missile is still under development, with further testing and validation required before full-scale operational deployment. Once completed, the missile is expected to be integrated into the Turkish military's existing missile systems. ^[9]

See also

• Roketsan
• Precision-guided munitions
• Cruise missile
• AGGÖZ Gimbal 275

References

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2. "Turkish defence industry reaches 70% domestic production capacity". Middle East Monitor. 28 December 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
3. Sky, Zoey. "Turkish President Erdogan vows to build fully independent defense industry amid ongoing regional tensions". Self Defense News. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
4. Bastian, Jens. "Turkey: An Emerging Global Arms Exporter". Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) (in German). doi:10.18449/2024C06/?utm_ . Retrieved 5 January 2026.
5. "Turkey's Defense Industry: A Rising Force in Global Military Innovation and Self-Sufficiency". Straturka. 2 November 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
6. "Türkiye developing 'own Tomahawk' with GEZGIN cruise missile, says Greek media". Türkiye Today. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
7. "Turkey Developing Long Range Cruise Missile Similar to US' Tomahawk". defensemirror.com. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
8. "Türkiye tests underwater launch system for GEZGİN cruise missile | Caliber.Az". caliber.az. 5 January 2026. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
9. "Türkiye developing 'own Tomahawk' with GEZGIN cruise missile, says Greek media". Türkiye Today. Retrieved 6 January 2026.