Burak Ege Bekdil
Burak Ege Bekdil was the Turkey correspondent for Defense News.
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Turkey’s Baykar to spend $100 million on Ukraine drone production
Company executives profess to view the war-torn country as a long-term, strategic partner rather than a short-term market.
Deterring China, slashing waste top Pentagon priorities, Hegseth says
"Certainly, we want to send the signals to China that the [Indo-Pacific] area will be and continues to be contested.”
Pentagon acquisition office orders review of Space Development Agency
The review is meant to ensure that SDA is on a path to deliver a proliferated satellite constellation that meets Defense Department requirements.
The New World
Warfare has entered a new era where battles are fought not only with precision but at unprecedented speed.
Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome
Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."
Pentagon cuts off Hegseth town hall webcast after transparency pledge
Hegseth also called "Our diversity is our strength" the "single dumbest phrase in military history," and intends to end the military's DEI programs.
Saab, Kongsberg again post record years on European defense splurge
The Saab CEO sees defense spending in Europe rising regardless of decisions regarding the NATO alliance and joint European programs.
DARPA continues quest to validate quantum computing utility
Through the program, DARPA wants to understand whether it’s possible to develop a utility-scale quantum computing system by 2033.
On eve of visit, Europe braces for new defense demands from team Trump
The U.S. president’s insistence that Europe is underpaying for U.S. protection is likely to come up during meetings across Europe next week.
Dutch military adds railway steel to rush troops to NATO’s east flank
“Deployment in anger is not something that is planned, that always comes up suddenly, so you need some kind of minimum own capacity."
