DSEI 2025: Defence Trends & Commercial Outlook
This report surfaces the most visible DSEI 2025 defence trends: autonomy and UAV ecosystems, layered counter‑UAS and directed energy, uncrewed and naval systems for MCM/ASW, rapid‑deployment ISR/radar kits, and deep‑strike/NLOS munitions. Headlines, sources, and dates are taken verbatim from the list; insights are grouped newest → oldest and translated into commercial implications.
MSPO 2025 Commercial Report: Deals, UAS & Fires
The MSPO 2025 commercial report shows a market pivoting around three forces: (1) Poland’s localisation drive and PGZ ecosystem expansion, (2) intense foreign OEM competition coupled with technology transfer offers, and (3) an operational pull from Ukraine that prioritises UAS/C-UAS and long-range fires. The feed of 26 May–9 September 2025 headlines reveals concrete moves—local rocket […]
Editorial Z-Report | 06.09.2025
Defence Agenda — Evening Brief End-of-day summary · Updated: 31 August 2025 · Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3) 5Top stories 3Programmes moving 2Budget/force structure 24hWatchlist Top Stories UAV swarms vs SHORAD Swarm–defence match-up enters a new test cycle; layered counters are shifting from point solutions to networked effects. Air & Missile Defence CapLink array and missile defence Link-budget […]
China new generation weapons parade
At the China new generation weapons parade, Beijing unveiled platforms spanning small arms, armor, hypersonics, air defense and nuclear delivery—signaling a fully networked, multi-domain PLA entering service now. Key Facts Why this parade matters China concentrated a decade of modernization into one broadcast moment. The China new generation weapons parade ties five threads together: survivable […]
Editorial Z-Report | 31.08.2025
Defence Agenda — Evening Brief End-of-day summary · Updated: 31 August 2025 · Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3) 5Top stories 3Programmes moving 2Budget/force structure 24hWatchlist Top Stories UAV swarms vs SHORAD Swarm–defence match-up enters a new test cycle; layered counters are shifting from point solutions to networked effects. Air & Missile Defence CapLink array and missile defence Link-budget […]
Hypersonics vs Layered Defence
In the debate over hypersonic missiles vs layered defence, two developments changed the tone this year: credible Navy–MDA testing of terminal defence upgrades and a renewed push to fund the glide-phase kill chain in space and at sea. The question is no longer whether a defender can touch a hypersonic threat at all; it is […]
ASELSAN Steel Dome Unveiled
Türkiye has officially unveiled the ASELSAN Steel Dome—an integrated, layered air and missile defence architecture that fuses national sensors, command‑and‑control, and interceptors. The ASELSAN Steel Dome anchors a cost‑effective defence against drones, cruise missiles, and select ballistic threats by combining HAKİM/HERİKKS C2, long‑range early‑warning radars, and the HİSAR–SİPER interceptor family. [1][2][3] Why it matters The […]
Altay T1 Delivery Begins
Altay T1 Delivery Begins Altay T1 delivery moves from planning to action. BMC told the international defence press that first tanks will transfer to the Turkish Land Forces soon. The first batch sets the tone for series production and a later shift to the domestic BATU power group. In short, Altay T1 delivery starts the […]
Defense & Space: 2025–2026 Outlook
Defense and aerospace strategic trends for 2025–2026 in the US, EU and Türkiye. Read the analysis now and stay ahead in decision-making. What’s driving 2025–2026 Defense and aerospace strategic trends are converging. First, militaries are racing to connect sensors, shooters, and commanders with trusted data. Second, governments are scaling industry to refill stockpiles and shorten […]
Türkiye’s Rise in Armored Ground Vehicle Exports
Global armored ground vehicle exports are undergoing a period of significant transformation, as a new generation of suppliers—most notably Türkiye—steps onto the world stage to challenge the dominance of long-established defense exporters. This shift is not merely a change in market share; it reflects a deeper rebalancing of the defense industrial landscape. Traditional exporters such […]
Saudi Arabia Defense Technology Transfer from Türkiye
The Saudi Arabia defense technology transfer initiative took a decisive leap forward during the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul — one of the largest defense exhibitions in Eurasia and a focal point for high-level government and industry engagements. At the event, Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) signed landmark agreements with three of […]
Roketsan Unveils Covert Drone Launcher System
Introduction Turkish defense firm Roketsan has introduced a covert drone launcher that hides in plain sight, disguised as a standard shipping container on a truck. Unveiled at the IDEF 2025 defense expo in Istanbul, the containerized system is designed for surprise deep-strike attacks reminiscent of Ukraine’s daring Operation Spiderweb campaign. By blending in with civilian […]
Drones in Land Warfare: Tactical Revolution, Strategic Limits
Uncrewed systems are transforming how battles are fought, but they have not changed how land wars are won. Drones (UAS/UGV) deliver persistent ISR, precision effects, and tempo advantages, yet they cannot by themselves create the decisive condition in land warfare: control of territory. Against a domain-specific theory of land war centered on control, drones fail […]
From Atlanticism to Pacificism: Reorienting U.S. Defense Strategy
From Atlanticism to Pacificism: Reorienting U.S. Defense Strategy The phrase From Atlanticism to Pacificism denotes not merely a geographic reorientation but a paradigmatic shift in the United States’ strategic ontology. For over two centuries, U.S. foreign and defense policy was deeply embedded in Euro-Atlantic constructs, a product of historical-cultural affinity, economic interdependence, and the geopolitical […]
KAAN Fighter Aircraft: Türkiye’s Fifth-Generation Air Superiority Jet
KAAN Fighter Aircraft: Türkiye’s Fifth-Generation Air Superiority Jet Türkiye’s National 5th-Gen Air Superiority Program The KAAN fighter aircraft, previously designated TF-X, is Türkiye’s flagship fifth-generation air superiority platform under development by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). This program aims to replace the Turkish Air Force’s aging F-16 fleet. The KAAN is optimized for stealth, high-speed performance, […]
Bayraktar Akıncı UCAV with Alpagut Loitering Munition Analyze
Technical Specifications & Integration Highlights Akıncı drone loitering munitions test trials mark a milestone in Türkiye’s unmanned combat air vehicle program. In recent demonstrations, the Bayraktar Akıncı successfully deployed Roketsan’s Alpagut and Eren loitering munitions, showcasing new precision strike options and expanding its operational versatility in contested environments. Bayraktar Akıncı UCAV Alpagut Loitering Munition Eren […]
Türkiye Reinforces Defence Vision at IDEF’25 Summit
Strategic Messages from Türkiye’s Defence Leadership Türkiye’s defence industry was at the forefront of IDEF’25—one of the most significant defence and aerospace events in Eurasia. President of the Defence Industry Agency (SSB), Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün, delivered a powerful keynote that reasserted Türkiye’s determination to be a sovereign, tech-driven security actor. Görgün emphasized that defence […]
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, […]
World Defense Show Special
The WDS 2024 Exhibition, organized by the General Directorate of Military Industries of Saudi Arabia (GAMI) between February 4-8, 2024 in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is patronized by King Salman Bin ABDULAZIZ Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. The World Defense Show, which took place in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, completed the […]
Navy Shipboard Lasers: A Comprehensive Analysis
The utilization of Navy Shipboard Lasers stands out in the crowd as a groundbreaking advancement. This article delves into the intricacies of this cutting-edge technology, addressing key background aspects and critical issues that are paramount for Congress to consider, especially in light of the December 20, 2023 document on the same subject. Understanding Navy Shipboard […]