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Canada Rethinks Fighter Plans for North American Defence
USA Canada

Canada Rethinks Fighter Plans for North American Defence

The reported Gripen option could reshape Canada's contribution to North American Aerospace Defense Command while reopening debate over defence dependence.

Airbus Spearheads Spain’s Industrial Force for HÜRJET/SAETA II
Spain Turkiye

Airbus Spearheads Spain’s Industrial Force for HÜRJET/SAETA II

Airbus and TUSAŞ have formalised the industrial cooperation between Türkish and Spanish firms for the HÜRJETs to replace the F-5M advanced trainers of EdAE.

Japan breaks defence export walls as production push grows
Japan

Japan breaks defence export walls as production push grows

Tokyo’s political decision signals not just export liberalisation, but a broader effort to scale defence output and integrate Japan into US-led supply chains.

FCAS deadlock exposes Europe’s defence design crisis
Germany France

FCAS deadlock exposes Europe’s defence design crisis

Failed mediation between France and Germany over FCAS highlights structural flaws in Europe’s defence model, raising risks of delay and fragmentation.

Mad Max era: Food wars reshape global security order
USA Ethiopia Israel Russia Turkiye Ukraine

Mad Max era: Food wars reshape global security order

Food insecurity, driven by conflict, energy shocks and climate pressure, is fast emerging as a defining factor in global security and geopolitical instability.

Ukraine Deploys Sky Sentinel Static RCWS Against UAVs
Ukraine

Ukraine Deploys Sky Sentinel Static RCWS Against UAVs

Ukraine has begun deploying the Sky Sentinel RCWS using optics and a heavy machine gun with automated target acquisition in a static configuration against UAVs.

Brazil and Turkiye Embark on Expanding Defence Cooperation
Brazil Turkiye

Brazil and Turkiye Embark on Expanding Defence Cooperation

Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mehmet Kemal Bozay stated that Turkish and Brazilian defence firms are in talks for joint production and sales.

TURAÇ as Golden Sponsor for MÜSİAD-TUSAŞ Supplier Day ’26
Turkiye

TURAÇ as Golden Sponsor for MÜSİAD-TUSAŞ Supplier Day ’26

MÜSİAD-TUSAŞ Supplier Day ’26 event held in MÜSİAD Head Office located in İstanbul has been completed, with TURAÇ Dış Ticaret Ltd. Şti. as a Golden Sponsor.

Trump threats push Denmark to deploy troops to Greenland
USA Denmark

Trump threats push Denmark to deploy troops to Greenland

Danish media reports reveal Copenhagen reinforced its military presence in Greenland after taking seriously threats by US President Trump about the island.

NATO deploys Patriot battery to Incirlik from Ramstein
Turkiye NATO

NATO deploys Patriot battery to Incirlik from Ramstein

NATO deploys a Patriot from Ramstein to Incirlik after Iran launched three MRBMs targeting Türkiye during retaliatory strikes against the US and Israel.

Tomahawks Keep War at a Distance — Until Stocks Run Out
USA

Tomahawks Keep War at a Distance — Until Stocks Run Out

Heavy use of Tomahawk cruise missiles raises concerns in D.C. that America’s stand-off war model could collapse if precision missile stocks begin to tighten.

SSB Haluk Görgün Lists 2026 Goals for Defence Industry
Turkiye

SSB Haluk Görgün Lists 2026 Goals for Defence Industry

Haluk Görgün listed the defence industry and acquisition goals for 2026 during the fifth Global Strategies in Aerospace and Defence Industry conference.

TAIS and Barzan Sign MoU for Cooperation on Frigates
Indonesia Qatar Turkiye

TAIS and Barzan Sign MoU for Cooperation on Frigates

TAIS Shipyards and Qatari Barzan Holdings announced the signing of a MoU during the DIMDEX 2026 defence exhibition, covering cooperation on frigate projects.

EU warns Greenland seizure would shatter NATO unity
USA Denmark European Union

EU warns Greenland seizure would shatter NATO unity

EU Defence and Space Commissioner Kubilius warned that any US military takeover of Greenland would end NATO, as Brussels signals stronger backing for Denmark.