Turkiye has unveiled a prototype of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) as part of a push to become self-reliant and to gain a foothold as a key defence player in the Middle East and among its NATO allies. The ICBM, named Yildirimhan, meaning “lightning” in Turkish and developed by the Defence Ministry’s research and development centre, was unveiled on Tuesday at the SAHA 2026 Defence and Aerospace Exhibition at the Istanbul Expo Centre. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Is Turkiye Israel’s next target in the Middle East? list 2 of 3 Turkish authorities arrest three defence executives accused of spying list 3 of 3 Turkey on alert as Iran conflict escalates, warns against provocations end of list Why is this ICBM model significant, and what does it mean for Turkiye’s defence industry? Here’s what we know: What do we know about the Yildirimhan missile and why is it significant? The Yildirimhan has a range of 6,000km (3,278 miles).…