Türkiye’s GAZAP Linked to Pakistan’s Missile Program

Reports in Indian media on February 21 claimed that Pakistan is seeking to equip its Shaheen ballistic missiles with Türkiye’s GAZAP conventional warheads in order to expand strike reach against Indian air bases. Neither Ankara nor Islamabad has issued any official confirmation.

The report, published by The Week, said Pakistan wants Turkish GAZAP warheads to ensure that Indian Air Force bases in Tezpur and Bagdogra fall within the effective range of its missile systems. The article cited unnamed defense sources and strategic assessments. No formal agreement or transfer has been announced.

GAZAP was officially unveiled by Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense Research and Development Center at the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul. According to the Turkish Ministry of National Defense’s announcement, the weapon was introduced as Türkiye’s most powerful non-nuclear aerial bomb developed by the AR-GE Center.

Turkish officials described GAZAP as a high-impact conventional bomb designed for fragmentation and enhanced blast effect. The 970-kilogram munition is compatible with F-16 fighter aircraft and is intended for use against fortified targets and wide area surface threats. External defense outlets have characterized GAZAP as one of the most powerful non-nuclear conventional bombs currently developed by Türkiye.

However, official Turkish statements have referred to GAZAP strictly as an aerial bomb, with no public indication that it has been configured for integration into ballistic missile systems.

The February 21 report linking GAZAP to Pakistan’s Shaheen missile program did not cite any statement from Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense, Pakistan’s defense establishment, or any bilateral agreement.

Pakistan’s Shaheen series consists of medium and long-range ballistic missiles. Publicly available information indicates they are domestically developed platforms forming part of Pakistan’s strategic deterrence posture.

As of February 22, no official source in Türkiye or Pakistan has confirmed discussions regarding the transfer, adaptation, or integration of GAZAP warheads into Pakistani missile systems.