Türkiye Extends Air-Launched Strike Range with 300 ER Ballistic Missile Capable of Reaching 500 km.

Present at the IDEF 2025 defense exhibition held in Istanbul from July 22 to 27, the Turkish company Roketsan introduces the 300 ER air-launched ballistic missile. This system continues the company’s efforts to expand long-range strike capabilities from aerial platforms, following the successful demonstrations of the UAV-122 and UAV-230 aeroballistic missiles. Designed for use with fighter aircraft and armed drones, the 300 ER represents a technical step forward, aimed at equipping the Turkish Armed Forces, along with potential international partners, with a long-range, cost-effective ballistic strike option.
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The 300 ER marks a new threshold with a reach exceeding 500 kilometers, depending on launch parameters such as altitude and speed (Picture source: Army Recognition)

The 300 ER missile builds on the foundations of the UAV-230, derived from the TRG-230, and the UAV-122, based on the TRG-122. Both earlier models have completed successful flight test campaigns. Compared to the UAV-230, which already reaches a range of over 150 kilometers, the 300 ER marks a new threshold with a reach exceeding 500 kilometers, depending on launch parameters such as altitude and speed. The missile’s airborne launch profile allows it to follow a ballistic trajectory that may approach hypersonic speeds, enhancing its capacity for rapid strikes on strategic targets located deep within contested areas.

The missile measures five meters in length and weighs approximately 900 kilograms. It features a diameter of 370 mm, despite its designation suggesting a relation to the TRG-300 series. This geometry likely accommodates a warhead weighing more than 150 kilograms, based on configurations observed in similarly sized guided artillery rockets. As such, the missile is positioned as a system capable of targeting high-value assets such as command centers, hangars, radar systems, or logistical bases, all while remaining beyond the reach of enemy air defenses.

In terms of platform integration, the Akıncı UCAV, equipped with fuselage hardpoints rated for 2,000-pound payloads, appears suitable for deployment of the 300 ER. However, it would likely carry only one missile due to weight and size constraints, whereas an F-16 fighter could carry two, one under each wing. This operational flexibility broadens the tactical use cases for the missile, enabling deep-strike missions in high-intensity conflict scenarios or preemptive and access-denial operations.

Beyond its raw performance characteristics, the 300 ER is also positioned as a more economical alternative to long-range air-launched cruise missiles, while offering comparable strike distances. This feature could make it a preferred solution for stand-off attacks from fighter aircraft, especially in missions requiring strategic effects with lower logistical and industrial overhead. The deployment of this missile reflects Türkiye’s intent to diversify its strike capabilities while reducing reliance on external suppliers.

Roketsan continues to establish itself as a central player in Türkiye’s pursuit of defense technology autonomy. With the 300 ER, the company delivers a new type of ballistic system that combines extended range, operational flexibility, and multi-platform compatibility, while offering a more accessible solution compared to cruise missiles. This combination may lead to the broader adoption of the system within the national armed forces and among regional partners seeking responsive and resilient long-range strike capabilities.