Analysis
Turkish public opinion NATO & EU Ties
A fresh nationwide survey conducted in Türkiye and reported by Kısa Dalga (via Turkish Minute) offers a revealing glimpse into the country’s strategic psyche. M…
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Industry
Türkiye assumes command of NATO KFOR for one year
Türkiye has officially assumed command of NATO’s Kosovo Force (KFOR) for a 12-month term, marking a significant return to operational leadership within the Alli…
Analysis
U.S. nuclear deterrence policy under renewed scrutiny
As global power competition grows, U.S. nuclear deterrence policy is again in question. For decades, this policy has emphasized stability and continuity. Yet ex…
Space
Defence Agenda Evening Brief — 04 October 2025
Compiled (TRT): 04 October 2025, 11:00 (Europe/Istanbul) Executive Summary Signals from the past seven days orbit three themes: (1) autonomy matures—the U.S. Na…
Land
China’s Type 100 Tank Marks Shift to Networked Combat Systems
China has introduced the Type 100 tank, a vehicle that moves away from the classic heavy tank model. Instead of relying on sheer size and armour, the design foc…
Naval
Maritime wisdom and naval strategy
Subtle intellect remains the most essential trait for individuals shaping maritime power. Yet the acquisition of maritime wisdom is not an overnight endeavor; i…
Aerospace
Rafael counter-UAS systems: Hunter Eagle and Ghost Hunter unveiled
Rafael counter-UAS systems have entered a new phase with the debut of Hunter Eagle and Ghost Hunter drones at DSEI 2025 in London. The Israeli company aims to r…
Space
DE-CIX launches orbital Internet Exchange
DE-CIX, the world’s largest Internet Exchange operator, has launched Space-IX, its plan for the first orbital Internet Exchange. The initiative will connect sat…
Naval
Modular RMH payloads reshape naval MCM
Modular Remote Minehunting Modules (RMH) for unmanned surface vessels are emerging as a flexible, upgradable approach to mine countermeasures — this matters bec…
Land
BAE and Forterra fast-track autonomous AMPV
BAE Systems has partnered with autonomy specialist Forterra to speed up work on a self-driving version of the U.S. Army’s Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV).…
Naval
Maritime mesh‑networked communications reshape naval networks
Navies and defence research agencies are quietly advancing **maritime mesh networking** architectures. These include deployable floating radio nodes, sea‑surfac…
Land
IFVs as tank killers—promise & pitfalls
Arming infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and armoured personnel carriers (APCs) with anti‑tank guided missiles (ATGMs) has surged back into fashion. The obituar…
Aerospace
Honeywell’s HON1600 engine targets CC
Why now: closing a small‑thrust gap CCA needs engines below the 2,000 lbf bracket that still deliver agility and reach. Many programs wait for the right propuls…
Industry
Ankara eyes Boeing jets, Lockheed fighters
Türkiye signalled interest in a large Türkiye Boeing and Lockheed deal—encompassing “hundreds” of airliners and new batches of combat aircraft—according to a Re…
Industry
Three Think‑Tank Perspectives on Defence Diplomacy
Abstract Over the past month, three analyses from distinct geographies (the United States, the Euro-Atlantic region, and the Indo-Pacific region) have examined…