Turkish army buys CAKIR ground-launched cruise missiles

Türkiye signed a supply contract with Roketsan for ground-launched ÇAKIR cruise-missile systems for the Turkish Land Forces, the Presidency of Defence Industries announced on October 15, 2026. ÇAKIR is a turbojet-powered weapon with a stated range exceeding 150 km and a 70 kg warhead, intended for precision engagements against land and maritime targets. The agreement brings the land-based configuration into procurement alongside Türkiye's other domestic missile programs, rather than marking a test firing or export-only arrangement. Officials did not disclose the contract value, number of missiles or launchers, or a delivery timetable.