Analysis
CAATSA Sanctions Türkiye Expects to Resolve
U.S.–Türkiye diplomatic handshake symbolizing CAATSA sanctions resolution The Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) has deeply impacte…
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Aerospace
Steel Dome Gains New Capabilities
Türkiye’s ambitious ‘Steel Dome’ air defence project continues to evolve with new radar and missile upgrades. The program aims to establish a comprehensive, mul…
Aerospace
Eurofighter export production growth by 2028
Eurofighter Plans Major Production Increase Through Exports Eurofighter CEO Giancarlo Mezzanatto has announced ambitious plans aimed at significantly increasing…
Industry
Leonardo Baykar Partnership Boosts Defence Collaboration
The Leonardo Baykar partnership represents a major step in European defense collaboration. It brings together Türkiye’s drone innovation with Italy’s aerospace…
Aerospace
Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Delivery Boosts RAAF Airpower
MQ-28A Ghost Bat Marks First Delivery, Ushering a New Era in Loyal Wingman Programs Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have achieved a landmark mo…
Analysis
How Ukraine’s Tactical Ingenuity Is Transforming NATO
How Ukraine’s Battlefield Innovation Is Transforming NATO As the war in Ukraine enters a critical phase, the country’s defence forces are doing more than resist…
Aerospace
Modern Combat Engineering in the Drone Age
Combat Engineering Evolves to Face Aerial Surveillance and Precision Strikes In the era of drone warfare and precision-guided munitions, the once-static field o…
Aerospace
AKINCI Launches CAKIR with Autonomous Target Acquisition
Bayraktar AKINCI launched ÇAKIR missile test has marked a turning point in Türkiye’s ambition to lead in AI-powered drone warfare. In a historic demonstration,…
Land
PIRANA Kamikaze Unmanned Surface Vehicle
Redefining Maritime Warfare with the PIRANA KUSV Türkiye’s leading state-owned defence manufacturer, Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi A.Ş. (MKE), has officially intro…
Analysis
GCAP vs FCAS: Europe’s Airpower Race
Europe has entered a decisive phase in sixth‑generation airpower. GCAP vs FCAS is no longer a theoretical rivalry but a real contest of governance models, elect…
Aerospace
AI-enabled drone targeting systems
AI‑enabled drone control system for uncertain airspace MIT researchers have demonstrated an AI‑enabled drone control system that stays on target amid gusty wind…
Aerospace
Türkiye Signs Historic KAAN Fighter Jet Deal with Indonesia
Indonesia signs for 48 KAAN fighter jets Türkiye and Indonesia have signed a government‑to‑government contract for 48 KAAN fifth‑generation fighter jets, finali…
Aerospace
Silent Hybrid-Electric Reconnaissance Drone
A New Era for Stealth Reconnaissance The U.S. Air Force is quietly developing a cutting-edge hybrid-electric reconnaissance drone named Ghost Strike, designed t…
Industry
‘Guns Versus Butter’ Debate in an Era of Global Instability
Rethinking U.S. National Priorities Amid Rising Global Military Threats In an increasingly unstable global environment, the long-dormant “guns versus butter” de…
Aerospace
“Golden Dome” Homeland Missile Defense Plan
Golden Dome Missile Defense System The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has taken a pivotal step toward fortifying America’s homeland against growing missile th…