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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mangroves are Pakistan’s natural lifelines thriving along the Indus Delta in Sindh and the Makran coast of Balochistan. They anchor shorelines, shield communities from floods and lock carbon for centuries. At the same time, they nurture fisheries and sustain thousands of coastal families whose livelihoods and food security depend on their resilience. In 2024, International […]
