💥 Turkey unveils its 'near-nuclear' conventional weapons

Turkey's military industry is reaching a new milestone with bombs whose destructive performance approaches that of nuclear weapons. The IDEF 2025 exhibition served as a showcase for these technologies, redefining strategic balances.

These developments illustrate Turkey's growing ambition in the weapons sector. The Gazap and NEB-2 Ghost bombs, presented as operational, display devastating power, raising numerous questions.

Gazap: deadly fragmentation

Weighing 970 kg (approximately 2,140 pounds), Gazap ("anger" in Turkish) pushes the boundaries of fragmentation bombs. Its controlled system projects 10,000 fragments over one kilometer (0.62 miles), tripling the density of impacts per square meter compared to conventional models.

The weapon's internal structure optimizes fragment dispersion. Unlike traditional bombs, its design mimics a giant grenade, with calculated distribution to maximize damage to both human and material targets.

The thermobaric effect adds a terrifying dimension. The explosion generates temperatures reaching 3,000°C (5,432°F), capable of melting steel, while the shockwave devastates everything in its path.

NEB-2 Ghost: the bunker buster

Specializing in destroying fortified infrastructure, this bomb also weighing 970 kg (approximately 2,140 pounds) penetrates 7 meters (23 feet) of reinforced concrete.

A delayed detonation mechanism allows for explosion after 240 milliseconds. This delay gives it time to penetrate deep into its target before releasing its destructive energy.

Tests have shown its ability to cause landslides across a 160-meter (525-foot) diameter. This power positions the NEB-2 as a weapon against underground installations.