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The global rise of Turkey’s defense industry: breakthroughs, risks, and ambitions into 2025

Turkey’s defense industry is hitting export records in 2025, powered by drones, the KAAN fighter program, and broader diversification across Europe and Asia. Bayraktar drones, the KAAN fighter, armored vehicles in Europe, and rising exports: Turkey is establishing itself as a major defense actor, despite persistent technological and geopolitical challenges. A confirmed upward trajectory Turkey’s […]

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From wingmen to underwater ghosts: the new era of defense drones

Defense companies worldwide are unveiling a new generation of drones, airborne loyal wingmen and naval autonomous systems, set to reshape combat. Programs from Lockheed Martin, Dassault, Boeing, and others highlight a shift toward affordability, survivability, and autonomy. A new wave of air combat drones In September 2025, Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works introduced the Vectis, a […]

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Aerial provocations: Europe faces a new era of hybrid threats

Recent events in Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia are not isolated incidents. They are part of a worrying trend: increased pressure on European airspace. These incidents, combined with the recent overflights of Copenhagen and Oslo airports in September 2025, reveal a deliberate testing strategy aimed at disrupting civilian infrastructure, sowing confusion, and assessing the resilience of […]

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Maritime drone in naval operations

Autonomous maritime systems are redefining naval power. No longer limited to reconnaissance tools or experimental gadgets, maritime drones are becoming operational assets capable of escorting, surveillance, attack, electronic warfare, and mine countermeasures. Integrating them is a decisive challenge: transforming technology into doctrine and innovation into combat power. The importance of autonomous systems Faced with growing […]

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Strategic impact of drones and their role in future conflicts

The massive use of drones in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict has had a significant strategic impact, contributing significantly to the evolution of the battlefield and to the achievement of punctual tactical advantages against a more numerous Russian army. In this article, we examine this impact and the future prospects for the use of drones in military conflicts. […]

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Major innovations seen at DSEI UK 2025

The Defense and Security Equipment International in London ends on Friday. This event brings together defense professionals from around the world to showcase their defense innovations. With the central theme being “preparing the future force,” all innovations are geared toward autonomy, mass production, and AI integration. Let’s take a look at the major innovations seen […]

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Military robots: a revolution in defense strategy

Military robots are no longer just science-fiction creations; they now play a crucial role on modern battlefields. Their ability to automate dangerous and repetitive tasks is transforming defense strategies, opening up new possibilities for armies while raising complex ethical and legal issues. The different types of military robots Military robots fall into several categories, each […]

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Naval drones: typology, capabilities, and the next naval paradigm

Naval drones are no longer monolithic systems or one-off prototypes. They now encompass a full ecosystem of unmanned platforms: surface vehicles (USVs), subsurface drones (UUVs/AUVs), and swarming systems. Each category comes with unique capabilities, mission profiles, and industrial suppliers. To understand how unmanned maritime systems are transforming naval operations, we must start with a clear […]

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The rapid evolution of drone technologies in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict.

Technological innovations and tactical adaptations The Russian-Ukrainian conflict was a catalyst for drone innovation. Both sides quickly adapted their technologies and tactics to meet the challenges posed by this new form of warfare. In this article, we explore how technological innovations and tactical adaptations have transformed the use of drones in this conflict. Rapidly evolving […]