Türkiye Shows New Weapons at SAHA 2026

May 5, 2026, 20:48
AsiaTechnology

Introduction

Türkiye showed new military technology at the SAHA 2026 show in Istanbul. The country wants to make its own weapons now.

Main Body

Türkiye showed a big missile called Yildirimhan. It can fly very fast and go 6,000 kilometers. The government says this missile keeps the country safe. They also showed new drones. Some drones fly for 1,000 kilometers. Other drones work together in big groups. There are also new robots for the sea and under the water. Companies showed new trucks and satellite tools. Minister Hakan Fidan says wars in the region make Türkiye build these weapons faster.

Conclusion

Türkiye does not buy many weapons from other countries now. It makes its own high-quality tools for defense.

Learning

🚀 The 'Power' of the Word CAN

In this text, we see a very useful word for A2 learners: CAN.

When we talk about what a machine or a person is able to do, we use CAN + Action Word.

Examples from the text:

  • "It can fly very fast" →\rightarrow (Ability to move through the air)
  • "...and go 6,000 kilometers" →\rightarrow (Ability to travel a distance)

How to use it yourself:

  1. Positive: I can speak English.
  2. Negative: I cannot (can't) fly.
  3. Question: Can you help me?

📦 'Own' (Belonging to someone)

Notice the phrase: "make its own weapons."

When you see OWN, it means the person or country does not buy it from someone else. They made it themselves.

  • My own car →\rightarrow I bought it, it is mine.
  • Their own tools →\rightarrow They made them, not a different company.

Vocabulary Learning

country (n.)
A nation with its own government.
Example:The country is large and diverse.
make (v.)
To create or produce.
Example:I make my own lunch.
own (adj.)
Belonging to oneself.
Example:This is my own book.
new (adj.)
Recently created or discovered.
Example:I bought a new car.
technology (n.)
Tools and machines that help us.
Example:Technology makes communication easier.
show (v.)
To display or present.
Example:We will show the results to everyone.
want (v.)
To desire.
Example:I want a cup of tea.
fly (v.)
To move through the air.
Example:Birds fly in the sky.
fast (adj.)
Moving quickly.
Example:The train is fast.
go (v.)
To move from one place to another.
Example:We will go to the park.
kilometers (n.)
Unit of distance.
Example:The missile can travel 6,000 kilometers.
government (n.)
The group that runs a country.
Example:The government made a decision.
keep (v.)
To maintain or hold.
Example:Please keep the door closed.
safe (adj.)
Free from danger.
Example:It is safe to walk.
drone (n.)
A small flying robot.
Example:The drone captured photos.
work (v.)
To perform tasks.
Example:They work together.
group (n.)
A collection of people.
Example:The group met at the park.
sea (n.)
Large body of salt water.
Example:The sea is blue.
water (n.)
Liquid that covers the earth.
Example:Water is necessary for life.
company (n.)
An organization that sells goods.
Example:The company hired new staff.
truck (n.)
Large vehicle for carrying goods.
Example:The truck carried goods.
satellite (n.)
Object that orbits a planet.
Example:The satellite orbits Earth.
tool (n.)
An instrument for work.
Example:This is a useful tool.
minister (n.)
A government official.
Example:The minister spoke at the event.
war (n.)
Conflict between countries.
Example:War causes many problems.
region (n.)
Part of a country.
Example:The region is beautiful.
build (v.)
To construct.
Example:They build houses.
buy (v.)
To purchase.
Example:I buy groceries.
many (adj.)
Numerous.
Example:Many people attended the event.
high-quality (adj.)
Excellent in quality.
Example:This is a high-quality product.
defense (n.)
Protection against danger.
Example:The defense system is strong.