Dogan-class fast attack missile boat

Türkiye’s Naval Support to Maldives Redraws Indian Ocean Power Lines: A Strategic Shock to India’s Influence

In a move that has reverberated through South Asia’s strategic corridors, Türkiye’s donation of a Dogan-class fast attack missile boat — the TCG Volkan (P-343) — to the Maldives marks a sharp pivot in the Indian Ocean Region’s (IOR) evolving...
ATMACA anti-ship missile

Türkiye and Indonesia Forge Strategic Defense Partnership to Co-Produce Advanced Weapon Systems

Türkiye's expanding role in global arms exports, defense conglomerate ROKETSAN has entered into a landmark agreement with Indonesia to jointly produce a suite of advanced weapon systems. This collaboration encompasses the co-production of the ATMACA anti-ship missile, cruise missiles, and...
Türkiye’s KAAN Fighter Jets

Indonesia’s Interest in Türkiye’s KAAN Fighter Jets Raises Questions Over Its Loyalty to South Korea’s KF-21 Program

In a move that has raised eyebrows across Asia's defence community, Indonesia has openly declared its interest in joining Türkiye’s KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet program, casting a shadow over its existing commitment to South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae project. The announcement,...
Eurofighter Typhoon jets

Türkiye Bolsters Air Power with Eurofighter Typhoon Deal: 40 Typhoons, Including Advanced Tranche 4

Türkiye is set to significantly enhance its aerial combat capabilities with the acquisition of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, marking a pivotal shift in its defense strategy. The procurement, expected in two phases, will initially include 20 pre-owned Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche...
SOM-J missile just before hitting the target

Türkiye Successfully Tests SOM-J Cruise Missile: A Leap in Military Capabilities

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...
Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey’s Kurdish Conundrum: A Century of Denial, a New Political Chessboard

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,...
Syria’s Changing Dynamics: A New Chapter in a Decade-Long Conflict

Syria’s Changing Dynamics: A New Chapter in a Decade-Long Conflict

The Syrian civil war has undergone various transformative phases since its eruption during the Arab Spring of 2011. From the initial waves of protests and uprisings to the drawn-out chaos of war, Syria has seen a series of cycles characterized...
Bayraktar TB3 STOL

Türkiye Achieves World First with Bayraktar TB3 Drone Carrier Operations on TCG Anadolu

Türkiye has successfully demonstrated the ability of the Bayraktar TB3 STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) drone to operate from the TCG Anadolu, the world's first dedicated "drone carrier." This groundbreaking operation marks a pivotal moment in both naval aviation and...
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program

Türkiye Secures Defense Deal with U.S. and Europe: A Dual Approach to Strengthening Air Force Amid Regional Tensions

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, Türkiye has taken a dual approach to strengthen its air force, securing a major arms deal with the United States and pursuing the Eurofighter Typhoon through a separate European partnership. This strategic maneuver,...
Sergey Lavrov, Russia Foreign Minister

Russia Invites Dialogue with Trump, Eyeing Joint Solution for Syria Conflict and Beyond

In the Middle East, leaders from Russia, Iran, and Türkiye have made a unified call for the cessation of Israel's military operations in the region, particularly as tensions have shown signs of spilling over into Syria. The announcement was made...
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