After Azerbaijan, will Pakistan also join Turkey’s 5th generation fighter program?
Collaborating with other countries will accelerate the development process and with reduce the risks on Turkey, experts told Breaking Defense.
China, UAE to hold first-ever joint military drill, likely a ‘message’ to US: Analysts
Though few details of the exercise are known, analysts said the emirates could be sending a signal to Washington about security "options" in the region.
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GPS: Still the gold standard in global navigation
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Saudi, UAE presence at Istanbul defense show signals tightening industry ties with Turkey
For the first time since its launch in 2017, Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) has participated in the defense show in Istanbul as part of the Saudi Pavilion, one of the largest international spaces at the show.
Manned and unmanned land vehicles dominate IDEF 2023 floor in Istanbul
Several major Turkish defense firms unveiled new land systems, adding to the popularity of that sector in Ankara's defense industry.
Turkish firms unveil suite of indigenous naval weapons at IDEF 2023
Three major Turkish firms used IDEF to unveil new naval capabilities at the international expo in Istanbul.
If not fighter jets, what are Iraq’s defense procurement priorities?
"For Iraq's military... these are prestige items more than a security necessity," CSIS's Daniel Byman told Breaking Defense of the fighter jet rumors, saying Baghdad has "less glamorous" priorities.
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Turning R&D into reality to meet the challenges of the modern battlefield
Knowing when to build on commercial systems and when to develop something new can be the difference between parity and information dominance.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia ink deal for Baykar Akinci drones as Erdogan swings through Gulf
Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar described the deal as “the biggest defense and aviation export contract in the history of the Republic of Turkey," though specifics haven't been made public.
Turkish defense exports jump led by interest in land systems, drones: Report
With several conflicts in motion, "middle layer suppliers like Turkey, South Korea and Israel with more speed and flexibility than traditional suppliers, and with much less political strings attached to their defense exports, are rapidly and successfully picking up the slack,” military analyst Sitki Egeli told Breaking Defense.
Lebanese navy kicks off maritime Resolute Union drill, with US advisors and new participants
The drill won't include US naval assets, but American trainers are on hand to advise the Lebanon-led exercise series.
EDGE Group acquires Oryxlabs, marking first move into cybersecurity
The acquisition gives EDGE a unit focused on cybersecurity, which experts say is a growing need for the UAE.
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Next-generation C2 won’t be next-gen without the network transport
The network transport architecture for NGC2 could be a hybrid approach that combines high assurance communications with 5G, WiFi, and multi-orbit satellites.
Bell sees an opening in militarizing ‘cost-effective’ commercial helicopters for foreign buyers
An official with the Texas-based helo-maker explained how commercial or police models can be reconfigured for military use.
Thales looks to new air defense capabilities after watching Ukraine, shows off radar
The war in Ukraine has emphasized the need to defend against “a wide spectrum of threats,” company exec Christophe Salomon told Breaking Defense.
Thales providing Eurodrone with secure communications platform (Exclusive)
Eurodrone is a four-nation European consortium, involving Germany, France, Spain and Italy, which aims to develop an unmanned aerial system for operation in a non-segregated airspace.
Saudi Arabia Military Industries wants to be top 25 global firm: CEO
"In order to be one of the top 25 company globally and achieve our target, we have to look at inorganic growth that comes from acquisition regionally and globally," SAMI's CEO tells Breaking Defense.