Turkey tests its first national long-range missile

Turkey has successfully tested its first national long-range missile, dubbed 'Bora', in the Black Sea province of Sinop, Defense Minister Fikri Isik said.

“A new launch of our 280-kilometer range Bora missile has been made in Sinop. It is about to fall onto its target in the Black Sea at this moment. Turkey is now making its own missiles. We have gained great self-confidence,” Isuik told private broadcaster A Haber, describing the launch as "successful".

Developed by Roketsan, the Bora missile has a 610-milimeter caliber and 280-kilometer range. The system has an intensive and effective firepower with a 470-kilogram warhead over top priority targets, the Hurriyet Daily reported.