Turkey Unveils ‘Gazap’: World’s Most Powerful Non-Nuclear Bomb at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul.
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Turkey has unveiled its most powerful non-nuclear bomb named Gazap at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025, held in Istanbul. The launch of this advanced thermobaric bomb signifies a major leap in Turkey’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, placing it among the leaders in non-nuclear weapon technology globally.
- The Gazap bomb weighs approximately 970 kilograms and disperses over 10.16 lethal fragments per metre, which is nearly three times more than conventional bombs of its class.
- This advanced fragmentation system creates an extensive kill radius, enhancing its effectiveness in high-intensity combat situations, particularly in urban and fortified environments.
- Engineered with thermobaric technology, the Gazap can generate temperatures reaching 3,000°C, enabling it to cause extreme structural and human damage within a large radius. This bomb is aircraft-compatible, designed for deployment via F-16s and F-4s, and according to Turkish officials, efforts are underway to make it drone-deployable in the near future, significantly expanding its tactical versatility.
Main Point :- (i) During the same event, Turkey’s defence industry also showcased the NEB-2 Ghost, a deep-penetration bunker-buster bomb capable of piercing through 7 metres of reinforced concrete. This weapon has been developed to target underground bunkers and fortified shelters, enhancing Turkey’s ability to execute strategic precision strikes.
(ii) Both Gazap and NEB-2 Ghost have been developed under Turkey’s national defence initiative, with the support of the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) and the Ministry of National Defense (MSB). The unveiling took place in the presence of Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler, who emphasized Turkey’s ambitions to establish next-generation conventional deterrents.
(iii) These recent unveilings underline Turkey’s growing defence ambitions and its capability to produce near-nuclear impact weapons without violating international non-proliferation norms. The IDEF 2025 platform has once again demonstrated Turkey’s ability to integrate cutting-edge military science into deployable weapon systems for national and allied security.
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