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
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 resisting a larger adversary—Ukraine’s battlefield innovation is transforming NATO. Across allied headquarters, analysts are tracking how rapid adaptation at the tactical edge—drones, electronic warfare, dispersed manoeuvre, and mission command—has begun to […]
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 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, electronics roadmaps, and export policy. Both alliances promise first‑line fighters in the 2030s, yet their methods—trilateral, Indo‑Pacific‑linked GCAP and Eurocentric FCAS—signal different answers to the same strategic question: how will […]
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 winds and corrupted sensor inputs, a capability tailor‑made for GPS‑denied and electromagnetically contested missions. Why it matters: adaptive control at the tactical edge closes the loop between autonomy and survivability, directly impacting defence, […]
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, finalised during IDEF 2025 at Istanbul Expo Center on 26–29 July 2025. The KAAN fighter jet Indonesia deal marks the type’s first export order and establishes a long‑term industrial partnership centred on technology transfer, […]
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 […]
“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 threats, revealing its preliminary blueprint for a national missile defense concept dubbed the “Golden Dome.” The ambitious plan, still in its early development phase, envisions a multi-layered, integrated defense system capable of […]
‘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” debate has reemerged as a vital policy discussion. With geopolitical tensions escalating across the Indo-Pacific, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, the United States must grapple with a fundamental economic question: how to balance defence […]
1937 for 2037: U.S. Navy shipbuilding
The U.S. Navy shipbuilding strategy is once again a first-order question of national power. In 1937, Washington embraced a long-range plan that seeded wartime victory; in 2025, lawmakers face a similar inflection point as near‑peer naval competition accelerates across the Indo‑Pacific and Arctic. The case for a new long‑range framework is not nostalgia—it is a […]
Türkiye’s 2025 Defence Agenda
Key Decisions from the Defence Industry Executive Committee Meeting On 13 May 2025, Türkiye’s Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) convened under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. This pivotal meeting assessed the accomplishments of 2024 and charted the course for 2025, emphasizing the nation’s commitment to advancing its […]
U.S. Army Plan Recasts NATO Land Power
The U.S. Army Strategic Transformation Plan signals the most consequential re‑architecture of American land forces in a generation—and a recalibration that will shape NATO’s land posture for the 2030s. Our analysis draws on the secretary’s Army Transformation and Acquisition Reform memorandum and subsequent Army guidance to examine how this plan reshapes force design, training, and […]
Decline of Classical Multi-Purpose Surface Combatants
The global defense landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. As nations adapt to new geopolitical challenges and technological advancements, classical multi-purpose surface combatants’ role is scrutinized. These once-dominant vessels, designed for versatility in various maritime operations, are increasingly overshadowed by specialized platforms and unmanned systems. This article delves into the factors driving the extinction […]
Transformative Role of AI and Digital Technologies in Aftermarket
AI in Aerospace Aftermarket Services Meta Description: Discover how AI is transforming aerospace aftermarket services with predictive maintenance, flight optimization, and resource management. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the aerospace and aviation sectors, delivering unprecedented gains in operational efficiency, safety, and cost management. Within aerospace aftermarket services, AI is revolutionizing how companies handle flight operations, […]