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ASELSAN at EFES-2026 Exercise
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ASELSAN at EFES-2026 Exercise

ASELSAN is participating in the EFES 2026 Exercise, regarded as one of the world’s most important military exercises, with its most advanced technologies and systems. The EFES Exercise, conducted under the coordination of the Turkish Armed Forces and attracting significant international attention, once again showcases the strength of the Turkish defense industry. The defense industry display, organized under the coordination of the Presidency of Defense Industries and held simultaneously with the Exercise, features ASELSAN among its leading participants, attracting significant

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US Air Force Sets KC-135 Connectivity Deadline
Air Warfare
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US Air Force Sets KC-135 Connectivity Deadline

The U.S. Air Force has committed to networking its entire fleet of KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft within six years a milestone long overdue for an aircraft that has served American air power since 1956. The promise came from Lt. Gen. David Tabor, the Air Force’s deputy chief of staff for plans and programs, during a May 13, 2026, hearing before the House Armed Services Committee’s Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee. Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Trent Kelly pressed Tabor directly on

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When War Ripens for Diplomacy
Geopolitics
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When War Ripens for Diplomacy

Trust isn’t a precondition to diplomacy; rather, diplomacy starts when one can no longer afford the alternatives. And that’s what makes the current U.S.-Iran negotiations through Pakistan so important. The ongoing negotiations and the temporary ceasefire between America and Iran, is  not solely  because these two enemies are close to finding peace in some sentimental way, or they share values between them, rather it is  because that  they may be at the point where the price of continued military action

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DATUM AŞ UNVEILS FIRST TURKISH MINI-SUBMARINE AT SAHA EXPO 2026
Expos
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DATUM AŞ UNVEILS FIRST TURKISH MINI-SUBMARINE AT SAHA EXPO 2026

DATUM AŞ, an Istanbul Technical University (ITU)-based underwater technologies firm, has officially unveiled Turkey’s first indigenous mini-submarine at SAHA Expo 2026. Developed with the support of the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), the vessel successfully completed its initial dive tests on April 14, 2026. The Multi-Purpose Mini Submarine marks a historic milestone as the first submarine project to be certified by Türk Loydu. Featuring a 100% indigenous design and a localization rate exceeding 80%, the project highlights the strength of

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Baykar to Begin Serial Deliveries of Kızılelma UCAV in 2026
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Baykar to Begin Serial Deliveries of Kızılelma UCAV in 2026

Turkish drone giant Baykar is preparing to enter a bold new chapter in its history. The company’s CEO, Haluk Bayraktar, confirmed that serial deliveries of the Bayraktar Kızılelma unmanned combat aircraft are expected to begin before the end of 2026. The announcement came during the SAHA 2026 Expo, one of the most significant defense industry gatherings in the world, and it sent a clear signal to global defense markets that Türkiye is no longer just a rising power it has

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Global Conflict and Rising Pressure: Karachi Port in the Age of War-Driven Shipping
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Global Conflict and Rising Pressure: Karachi Port in the Age of War-Driven Shipping

In an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape, global maritime trade is being reshaped not by markets, but by missiles. From the war in Ukraine to escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly disruptions in the Red Sea and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, shipping routes are undergoing one of the most dramatic realignments in modern history. As traditional maritime corridors become conflict zones, ports outside these chokepoints are witnessing an unexpected surge. Among them, Karachi Port has emerged as

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