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Turkey’s ATMACA missiles pass latest test, ready to enter military’s inventory

Turkey's first domestically manufactured maritime missile, ATMACA, has successfully passed its latest long-distance test launch and will soon enter the security forces' weapons inventory, head of the Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) İsmail Demir said Saturday.

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The missile has a range of up to 250 kilometers, hovers low above water and can reach its target both on a linear and a vertical plane. With this feature, the missile can reach a higher altitude when it gets closer to the target and land on a target ship from directly above. The target of the missile can be changed even after launch and is highly protected against electronic jamming.