The defense relationship between the United Kingdom and France continues to mature, with missile systems emerging as a key pillar of bilateral cooperation. At the core of this strategic synergy lies the Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) program, a flagship effort jointly led by MBDA, aimed at delivering a next-generation cruise missile capability for both nations … Read more
KAAN, KIZILELMA, ANKA‑3 & Future Technologies: Haluk Görgün Insights Strategic Developments in Türkiye’s Aerospace Defense In this “SAHA Sohbetleri” episode, Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün, President of Türkiye’s Defense Industry, outlines strategic advancements in next-generation indigenous platforms: KAAN, KIZILELMA, and ANKA‑3. He highlights their technologies and roles within Türkiye’s growing defense ecosystem. KAAN – Türkiye’s First Domestic 5th‑Gen … Read more
Turkey and Finland have signed a landmark defense cooperation agreement in June 2025, aiming to enhance NATO’s northern deterrence amid increasing threats from Russia. The deal reflects a strategic partnership between two NATO allies committed to boosting regional security and joint defense production. Geopolitical Drivers Behind the Defense Cooperation Recent Russian military activity near Finland’s … Read more
REForPAC 2025 mobilizes a powerful multinational air team across the Pacific, enhancing Indo-Pacific readiness and interoperability. Global Airpower Concentrated in the Indo-Pacific Andersen Air Force Base, Guam — The Reinforcing the Pacific (REForPAC) 2025 exercise is underway, bringing together one of the largest international coalition air teams to ever operate simultaneously across the Indo-Pacific. With … Read more