Turkey has unveiled a prototype intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) named Yildirimhan — meaning "lightning" in Turkish — at the SAHA 2026 Defence and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul. Developed by the country's Defence Ministry research and development centre, the missile is designed to reach speeds of Mach 25, carry a 3,000kg warhead, and strike targets up to 6,000km away, putting much of Europe, Africa, and Asia within range. Analysts caution that what was shown remains a concept mock-up with no confirmed flight tests, but say the demonstration signals Turkey's ambition to deepen its strategic autonomy and join a small group of nations with advanced long-range missile capabilities.