By diversifying its defence relationships, Pakistan is gaining more military support and flexibility, which could be used against India in future conflicts.
Tayfun Block-4 Hypersonic Missile
Turkey’s unveiling of its first hypersonic ballistic missile, the Tayfun Block-4, comes at a time of rising geopolitical tension in South Asia and growing Ankara-Islamabad defence cooperation. The development raises red flags for India, especially after the recent military confrontation with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. Given the technological leap and the strategic partnerships in the region, India has strong reasons to keep a close watch on Turkey’s evolving military ambitions and its support to Pakistan.
Turkey’s hypersonic leap: Tayfun Block-4
At the 2025 International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) in Istanbul, Turkey showcased the Tayfun Block-4, its first-ever hypersonic ballistic missile. Developed by the state-backed defence major Roketsan, the missile represents a major milestone for Ankara’s growing indigenous weapons programme.
The missile is a hypersonic version of the original Tayfun, which was already Turkey’s longest-range ballistic missile. The new Block-4 variant measures 6.5 meters, weighs 2,300 kilograms, and has a striking range of 800 kilometres, according to Turkey Today.
