Türkiye’s Aerospace Future with Haluk Görgün
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 […]
Türkiye-Finland Defense Deal Signals Strategic Shift
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 […]
REForPAC 2025 Assembles High-Powered Allied Air Forces in the Pacific
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 […]
Air Force Flags Risks in Space Force’s Fast-Track Strategy
US Space Force acquisition risks have come under scrutiny following a recent Air Force review. The report warns that speed-focused development may jeopardize mission assurance and system sustainability. Speed vs. Security: A Growing Tension in Space Procurement The Space Force pursues rapid acquisition to stay ahead of global rivals like China and Russia. However, the […]
NATO Tests Baltic Sea Drones to Track Russian Naval Movements
Baltic Sea Drone Surveillance: NATO Enhances Naval Monitoring Strategy NATO has launched a new Baltic Sea drone surveillance operation using autonomous maritime systems to monitor naval activity. As Russian warship movements increase in contested waters, this initiative represents a pivotal shift in how the Alliance secures its eastern maritime flank. NATO’s Drone Deployment Strengthens Maritime […]
Boeing Wins $2.8B US Strategic Satellite Contract
Washington, D.C., July 3, 2025 — In a landmark development for national security and space defense, Boeing has been awarded a $2.8 billion contract by the United States Space Force. The contract aims to develop and deliver a new constellation of military communications satellites. Consequently, this initiative marks a pivotal step in reinforcing the resilience […]
NATO Ramps Up Defence Spending in 2024
Record Defence Spending Reflects a Strategic Pivot NATO has entered a new strategic era as member states dramatically increase defence spending to match growing geopolitical threats. At least 23 out of 32 NATO countries will reach the long-standing 2% of GDP defence target this year, marking a historic high since the alliance’s post–Cold War transformation. […]
Türkiye rejoining F-35 program
President Erdoğan confirmed Türkiye’s return to the F-35 fighter jet program. This decision reshapes NATO’s southern air power. Previously, Türkiye had been suspended due to the S-400 deal. That decision was based on serious NATO security concerns. Türkiye’s F-35 Return Resets Regional Strategy President Erdoğan’s announcement reflects a reset in Türkiye’s alignment with NATO. For […]
Europe’s Drone Production Surge
Europe’s Drone Production Push Amid Ukraine War European countries are facing increased pressure to significantly boost drone production, potentially scaling up to millions of units per year, driven by ongoing demands from Ukraine amidst its conflict with Russia. Experts highlight that the rapid deployment of drones has become crucial for battlefield effectiveness, situational awareness, and […]
Türkiye Supports NATO’s 5% Defense Goal
Türkiye Backs NATO’s 5% Defence Spending Goal, Launches Nationwide Air Shield Initiative Strategic Alignment: Türkiye’s Commitment to NATO’s 5% Defence Target Türkiye has officially exceeded NATO’s defence spending guideline of 2% of GDP. According to the latest data, Türkiye allocated 2.1% of its gross domestic product to defence in 2024. This is a significant increase […]
MUGEM and TF-2000 Warship Projects
Türkiye Advances National Aircraft Carrier and TF-2000 Air-Defense Destroyer Engineering Milestones in the National Aircraft Carrier MUGEM Türkiye’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, MUGEM, is under design with a displacement of approximately 60,000 tons and a length of 285 meters. It will feature a STOBAR configuration with a ski-jump ramp, enabling short takeoff and arrested recovery […]
Baykar Acquires 140-Year-Old Italian Aviation Firm
Baykar, Türkiye’s leading UAV manufacturer, has finalized the acquisition of a prominent Italian aviation company. This bold move marks a significant step in Baykar’s effort to strengthen its supply chain and expand its footprint within the European aerospace sector. According to company officials, the acquired firm specializes in high-precision aviation components, particularly for critical subsystems […]
Türkiye Targets Full Domestic KAAN Engine by 2032
Türkiye’s Ambitious Goal: Fully Indigenous KAAN Fighter Jet Engine by 2032 Türkiye has confirmed that its fifth-generation fighter jet, KAAN, will operate with a domestically developed engine by 2032. This milestone reflects Ankara’s broader ambition to eliminate foreign dependencies in critical defence technologies. Currently, KAAN relies on the General Electric F110 engine. However, Turkish officials […]
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 impacted Türkiye’s defense industry since 2020, stemming from Ankara’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems. Recent diplomatic developments suggest a potential resolution by the end of 2025. What are CAATSA Sanctions on Türkiye? CAATSA sanctions, implemented in 2020, […]
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, multi-layered shield against airborne threats, including drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic projectiles. The latest advancements include the integration of long-range early warning radars and high-precision interceptors. These systems work in tandem to […]
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 fighter jet production, targeting a doubling of output from the current 20 to 40 aircraft annually by 2028. Achieving this goal requires the consortium to expand its customer base significantly beyond Europe, highlighting the crucial role […]
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 strength. Their joint effort aims to develop next-generation unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for NATO and regional security needs. Why the Leonardo Baykar Partnership Matters Baykar has become a global leader in drone technology. Its […]
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 moment in aerospace defence innovation with the official handover of the first MQ-28A Ghost Bat, the country’s first indigenously developed combat drone in over half a century. This milestone […]
How Ukraine’s Tactical Ingenuity Is Transforming NATO
As the war in Ukraine enters a critical phase, the country’s defense forces are doing more than resisting a larger adversary—Ukraine’s Tactical Ingenuity Is Transforming NATO. NATO observers and military planners are closely studying how Ukraine’s battlefield innovation is rewriting rules, revealing both the power of asymmetric responses and the importance of decentralized, rapid decision-making. […]
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 of combat engineering is undergoing a major transformation. Gone are the days when dug-in trenches and camouflage nets could reliably shield troops from detection. Today’s threats come from above—unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), loitering […]