Turkey has introduced its most powerful non-nuclear bomb, called GAZAP, during the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 held in Istanbul. The bomb, which means “Wrath” in Turkish, weighs 970 kilograms and is one of the biggest advancements in Turkey’s defense technology.
It was developed by the National Defence Ministry’s research and development center and is now fully certified and ready for military use. GAZAP was designed to create powerful explosions with maximum impact.
The bomb releases 10.16 fragment explosions per metre, which is over three times more than the older bombs that released one explosion every three metres. This new feature makes the bomb extremely deadly, covering a large area with high-speed fragments that can destroy targets more effectively.
Nilufer Kuzulu, who led the research team, said, “Unlike its conventional counterparts, it features a fragment-based structure with 10,000 particles. These fragments disperse within a one-kilometre radius upon detonation.” This means that when the bomb explodes, it spreads thousands of pieces over a wide area, causing massive damage.
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— BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) July 27, 2025Kuzulu further explained, “Traditional bombs of this category typically disperse around three fragments per square metre, while GAZAP disperses 10.16 fragments per square metre. This makes it three times more powerful than standard MK-series bombs.”
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— Global Defense Insight (@Defense_Talks) July 27, 2025She added that GAZAP is not like random bombs. It is designed in a way that the fragments break apart in a controlled manner, similar to a defensive grenade, ensuring more precise damage.
Military tests showed the real strength of GAZAP. When dropped from a bomber jet, the bomb exploded with a bright flash, sending shockwaves across a large area. A huge cloud of smoke and debris rose into the sky, covering an area of 160 metres.
The thermobaric feature of the bomb, which uses a mix of fuel and air, helps it reach extremely high temperatures of around 3,000 degrees Celsius. This is hot enough to melt steel and concrete. If this heat touches human flesh, it can burn down to the bone.
The bomb is designed to be dropped from F-16 and F-4 fighter jets, which are commonly used by the Turkish Air Force. Defense officials also mentioned that future versions of GAZAP might be used with drones, giving it more flexibility in different combat situations.
