Pakistan has added Turkey’s Gazap thermobaric weapon to its military inventory, expanding its air-delivered strike capability with a system designed for high-blast and wide-area effects.
The weapon will be integrated with Pakistan’s F-16 fleet, according to a report by The Times of Islamabad.
It is described as a system that generates intense overpressure and heat by using atmospheric oxygen during detonation.
First unveiled by Turkey in 2025, the Gazap is intended for use against fortified positions, underground facilities, and hardened defensive structures, where conventional munitions may have limited effectiveness.
Thermobaric systems also sustain blast effects longer than standard high-explosive weapons, making them particularly impactful in enclosed or complex terrain.
Turkey, Pakistan Expand Defense Cooperation
Defense cooperation between Turkey and Pakistan has continued to deepen in recent years.
In January, Turkey said it was in talks to join a defense alliance established by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in September 2025.
Earlier, in September 2023, Turkey delivered the first of four Babur-class corvettes to the Pakistan Navy.
Looking ahead, the two countries are also collaborating on the National Combat Aircraft MMU program, being developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, with entry into service expected around 2030.
