Turkiye unveiled its first hypersonic missile, the Tayfun Block-4, at the opening of the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul.
The UAE is currently evaluating the Tayfun Block-4 missile.
The following note provides an overview of the below aspects:
- Emirati official in charge of the Tayfun file
- Emirati entity expected to be involved
- Emirati conditions to proceed with the Tayfun deal
- Turkish views on these conditions
The note also mentions the UAE's views on the Tayfun hypersonic missile as a possible replacement for Lockheed Martin’s Mako.
