Turkey

Aug- 2026 -

4 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft fires a guided bomb from its internal bay. Photo: Baykar

Turkey’s Kizilelma Fighter Drone Fires Guided Bombs From Internal Bay for First Time

Baykar’s Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft has completed its first live-fire tests using its internal weapons bay, successfully releasing precision-guided munitions against ground targets in Çorlu.

3 August

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Turkey Rolls Out New KAAN Prototype Closer to Final Design

Turkey’s KAAN stealth fighter is beginning to resemble its final form, with a newly unveiled prototype showcasing key design refinements ahead of its maiden flight.

Jul- 2026 -

15 July

Commentary

A Turkish Air Force F-16 recieves a mid air refuel from a NATO allied aircraft

Buğra Baldan

What NATO’s Shared Values Look Like From a Turkish Prison Cell

As NATO leaders met in Ankara this month, a jailed Turkish pilot argues the alliance overlooked an opportunity to hold an ally accountable.

7 July

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Fired Over 400 Drones Towards Moscow Ahead of NATO Summit: Mayor

Ukraine launched more than 400 drones toward Russia's capital Moscow, the city's mayor said, ahead of a crucial NATO summit in Turkey in which the war will likely dominate talks.

6 July

Middle East

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech

Jodesz Gavilan

Turkey Debuts Unified Military Headquarters During NATO Summit

Turkey will use the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara to showcase its new military complex designed to unify the country's armed forces command structure under one site.

2 July

Middle East

A SAMP/T air defense system is seen firing off a ballistic missile from the back of the military truck. Smoke and bright white-red fire can be seen jutting out of the missile as it flies straight upward. The background is a clear blue sky.

Jodesz Gavilan

Turkey Explores Patriot, SAMP/T Deal to Bolster Missile Shield

Turkey is considering buying either the Patriot or the SAMP-T air defense system as it seeks to strengthen its missile defense capabilities.

1 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Polish Drone Swarm Nails 1-Meter Precision in Live Strike Test

A Polish-developed drone swarm system demonstrated 1-meter strike precision during a recent live test, marking another step toward operational use for autonomous swarm technology.

Jun- 2026 -

29 June

Americas