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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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 endorsed NATO’s new target for members to spend at least 5% of GDP on defence, marking a pivotal shift in its strategic alignment with the Alliance. This move, confirmed by senior … Read more
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 … Read more