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 […]
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, the indigenous Bayraktar AKINCI UCAV successfully fired the Roketsan-developed ÇAKIR cruise missile, leveraging autonomous target acquisition and real-time strike capability. Autonomous Targeting: The Next Frontier in Drone Warfare This test was […]
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 introduced a new era of maritime strike capability with the PIRANA Kamikaze Unmanned Surface Vehicle (KUSV). This innovative platform combines autonomous navigation, swarm integration, and high-speed attack potential, positioning itself as a next-generation force multiplier […]
GCAP vs FCAS: Europe’s Next‑Gen Fighter Jet Race
Overview Europe is entering a new age of aerial supremacy. Two powerful defence alliances are competing to define the future of air combat: the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Both aim to deliver sixth-generation fighter jets by the mid-2030s—but only one may lead in defining Europe’s military edge. […]
AI-enabled drone targeting systems
A revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled control system developed by researchers at North Carolina State University is reshaping the capabilities of autonomous aerial drones in dynamic and unpredictable environments. This advancement could have wide-reaching implications across the defense, aerospace, and military sectors, particularly for NATO nations and emerging tech-driven military strategies. Adaptive Precision Amidst Uncertainty According […]
Türkiye Signs Historic KAAN Fighter Jet Deal with Indonesia
Türkiye Signs Historic KAAN Fighter Jet Deal with Indonesia for the export of 48 KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets, marking a new era in bilateral defense cooperation and showcasing Türkiye’s growing influence in the global aerospace industry. A Strategic Leap for Türkiye’s Indigenous Fighter Program The defense and aerospace sectors witnessed a landmark development this week […]
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 to offer ultra-quiet, long-endurance intelligence capabilities in contested environments. Managed by AFWERX and supported by the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), Ghost Strike represents a next-generation leap in unmanned ISR technology tailored […]