- May 10th, 2025
In the evolving landscape of modern armored warfare, main battle tanks (MBTs) remain pivotal in shaping military dominance and geopolitical influence. Two prominent contenders that have captured significant international attention are Turkey’s ambitious, indigenously developed Altay and Germany’s renowned Leopard...
Türkiye has successfully tested the SOM-J (Stand Off Munition-J) cruise missile, marking a major milestone in its defense technology advancements. The missile, developed by TÜBİTAK SAGE and produced by ROKETSAN, was launched from an F-16 of the Turkish Air Force’s...
In a move that underscores its growing military influence in East Africa, Turkey has delivered Akinci Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) to Somalia. This significant deployment marks an escalation in Somalia’s air combat capabilities, bolstering its counterterrorism operations against Al-Shabab...
For over a century, Turkey has systematically denied its Kurdish population fundamental democratic rights and autonomy. Since the founding of the Turkish Republic in 1923, successive governments have sought to suppress Kurdish identity, banning the Kurdish language, outlawing cultural expressions,...
Ever since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad from Syria, analysts had predicted that Turkey and Iran’s interests would soon collide. That forecast now seems to be materializing as tensions rise between the two regional powers over Syria's future. Hayat Tahrir...
Turkey’s Expanding Defense Industry Turkey has been making significant strides in defense manufacturing, positioning itself as a global leader in unmanned aerial vehicles, stealth fighter jets, and now, main battle tanks. The upcoming induction of the Altay main battle tank (MBT) marks...
The Turkish Armed Forces are preparing to bolster their military capabilities with the domestically developed Altay main battle tank, a project aimed at enhancing Turkey's defense industry independence. According to Defense Minister Yasar Guler, the first units of the Altay...
Turkey’s efforts to acquire the coveted F-35 fifth-generation fighter jets from the United States may be gaining new momentum. On November 26, Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler shared encouraging updates during a session of the Plan and Budget...
Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s planned visit to the 29th annual UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, was abruptly canceled. The cancellation came after Turkey reportedly barred the Israeli President’s official aircraft, the “Wing of Zion,” from traversing its...
In a strategic move to bolster maritime security in the Persian Gulf, Turkey's ARES Shipyard and Meteksan Defense have secured a groundbreaking contract with Qatar’s Ministry of Interior to supply the ULAQ 11 Port Security Vessel (PSV) to the Qatar...
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