Signature Reduction in Irregular Warfare: Why It Matters
The modern competition space is digital first. As a result, it rewards the actor who can manage attribution. For irregular warfare, that shift is decisive. In 2018, location data tied to fitness tracking helped reveal sensitive operating patterns. Later, war in Europe showed how quickly device-linked indicators can become lethal. Consequently, irregular warfare now sits […]
Türkiye naval modernisation: Type 214, ULAQ, MILGEM
Türkiye naval modernisation is moving on multiple tracks at once. Recent announcements highlighted progress in submarine acquisition, amphibious support, autonomous surface systems, and corvette exports. In parallel, Ankara framed the goal as bigger than platforms alone. It also covers workforce, technology, and industrial capacity across the defence ecosystem. Key Facts Type 214 submarines: export lineage […]
Indo-Pacific Extended Deterrence and Strategic Depth
Indo-Pacific extended deterrence has moved from theory to daily strategy. Nuclear risks now sit next to conventional war planning. Moreover, arms control has weakened while nuclear threats have become more routine. At the same time, Chinese and North Korean arsenal growth adds pressure. As a result, allies must revisit how they signal resolve, protect forces, […]
ASELSAN Integrated Defence Systems: ZOKA, HİSAR and GÖKSUR
The ASELSAN integrated defence systems portfolio is gaining momentum in international markets. General Manager Ahmet Akyol notes that key solutions are now deployed on a wide range of platforms and face growing demand from Europe, Asia and the Middle East. From naval decoys and smart artillery fuzes to layered air defence and anti-drone systems, ASELSAN […]
ASELSAN KETUM Mobile Communication System for Police
The ASELSAN KETUM mobile communication system sits at the heart of Türkiye’s police radio network. Radio communications remain vital for the country’s law enforcement agencies, especially during high-risk operations and large-scale emergencies. With KETUM, ASELSAN delivers secure, resilient and mission-focused radio services to the Turkish National Police and other units within the wider security apparatus. […]
Roketsan Missile Programmes: Tayfun and Gokbora
Roketsan missile programmes are entering a new phase, from precision ballistic systems to long-range air-to-air weapons and hypersonic defence. In recent remarks, Roketsan General Manager Murat Ikinci outlined how the company is advancing the Tayfun ballistic missile family, the Gokbora and Gokdogan air combat missiles and the multi-layered Celik Kubbe air defence architecture. Together, these […]
ASELSAN Innovation Ecosystem: Startups and KIZILELMA
Today, the ASELSAN innovation ecosystem is shifting from product-centric competition to competition between whole networks of actors. Speaking at the “Growing Together: Advancing Through Cooperation” panel, ASELSAN General Manager Ahmet Akyol underlined how structured partnerships with startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and universities now sit at the core of Türkiye’s defence technology strategy. According […]
MKE Azerbaijan Defence Industry Launch Strengthens Ties
Türkiye and Azerbaijan are opening a new chapter in defence industry with the launch of Makine and Kimya Azerbaijan (MKA) in Baku. The new company, fully owned by Türkiye’s long-established manufacturer Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi (MKE), anchors the MKE Azerbaijan defence industry partnership on an institutional and long-term footing. The MKE Azerbaijan defence industry partnership […]
Türkiye–Hungary Defence Industry Cooperation: Gidran 4×4 Deal
Turkey–Hungary defence industry cooperation has entered a new phase with a comprehensive framework agreement and two landmark industrial deals centred on the Gidran 4×4 armoured vehicle and advanced defence technologies. Announced during Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s visit to Türkiye on 8 December 2025, these agreements strengthen bilateral defence ties, deepen NATO interoperability and accelerate […]
Energy Transition and Force Readiness: Risk and Resilience
Energy transition and force readiness are becoming inseparable topics for defence planners. As societies move toward cleaner energy by 2030, armed forces must cut fossil fuel use while still fighting and winning wars. This shift promises benefits in cost, logistics and legitimacy. It also creates new vulnerabilities if militaries move faster than technology, infrastructure and […]
Autonomous Underwater Systems and Swarming Drones
Autonomous underwater systems and swarming drones are changing the character of warfare as much as precision-guided munitions did in past decades. Unmanned vehicles now operate beneath the waves, while swarms of low-cost drones crowd the skies. These technologies promise reach, persistence and mass at lower cost. However, they also introduce serious risks of miscalculation, misattribution […]
Digital Authoritarianism and Adaptive Cyber Regimes
Digital authoritarianism and adaptive cyber regimes now shape the security landscape as much as tanks or missiles. Authoritarian governments use digital tools to tighten control at home and project influence abroad. They build complex systems for online censorship, mass surveillance and propaganda. Other illiberal actors watch and copy these models. As a result, global internet […]
Threats to Undersea Infrastructure in Seabed Warfare
Threats to undersea infrastructure now sit at the centre of great power competition. The seabed carries a dense web of submarine data cables, energy pipelines and sensor networks. These systems move most of the world’s data and a large share of its energy. Because of this, they have become attractive targets in the grey zone […]
Quantum-Secure Communications and Mega-Constellations in Space
Quantum-secure communications and mega-constellations in space are quietly reshaping the foundations of military command, control and communications (C3). As quantum computing moves closer to reality, today’s public-key encryption could become obsolete by the 2030s. At the same time, hundreds of commercial satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) are turning space into a dense, contested information […]
Military Applications of Synthetic Biology in Defence
Military applications of synthetic biology are moving rapidly from theory to practice. Defence agencies now explore engineered organisms, DNA design and automated biofoundries to produce critical materials on demand. These advances promise more resilient logistics, faster medical responses and new types of protective equipment. At the same time, they raise serious dual-use concerns and global […]
AI in Nuclear Command and Control
AI in nuclear command and control (NC3) is moving from theory into operational reality. Nuclear-armed states now explore AI tools for early warning, decision support and data fusion. This trend creates clear potential benefits for speed and situational awareness. However, it also raises serious questions about crisis stability, escalation risks and the future credibility of […]
Fast-Track Export Licenses for Allies in Defence Trade
Defence demand is surging, and supply chains are under pressure. In this environment, fast-track export licenses for allies move from a niche legal tool to a strategic necessity. Traditional export control timelines often run for months. They no longer match the high tempo of modern conflict, especially for advanced munitions, ISR systems, and critical sub-components. […]
Navantia Uncrewed Landing Craft Concept
SH Defence and Navantia Australia pair autonomous hull design with the Cube modular mission system to turn an uncrewed landing craft into a multi-role bridge between ship and shore. Danish defence engineering house SH Defence has joined forces with Navantia Australia to push forward the Navantia uncrewed landing craft concept, pairing the Spanish-designed autonomous hull […]
NATO Training in Ukraine Is Failing Modern War
As a longtime advocate for adaptive, human-centered military reform, I watched a recent frontline video about NATO training in Ukraine with a mix of validation and concern. When Ukrainian soldiers describe NATO courses as “useless and outdated,” they are not just critiquing a syllabus; they are signalling a deeper problem in how the alliance prepares […]
Meyu Arrow High-Altitude Unmanned Helicopter
China’s new Meyu Arrow high-altitude unmanned helicopter has completed its first live-fire missile test above 4,000 meters, signaling a fresh push by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to extend armed rotary-wing unmanned operations deep into thin-air plateau environments. Developed by Sichuan-based Tengden Technology, the Meyu Arrow is designed to operate where conventional crewed helicopters and […]