Cem Devrim Yaylali
Cem Devrim Yaylali is a Turkey correspondent for Defense News. He is a keen photographer of military ships and has a passion for writing about naval and defense issues. He was born in Paris, France, and resides in Istanbul, Turkey. He is married with one son.
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Turkish navy touts strategic ambitions with Mavi Vatan 2025 drill
Ankara's naval doctrine is seen by Greece and Israel as a major geopolitical challenge.
Turkish navy starts construction of three new warships
Turkish officials plan to add three domestically designed vessels to the navy's roster: a submarine, an aircraft carrier and an air-defense destroyer.
Turkish strike drone completes first carrier landing, takeoff
The Baykar TB-3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle is specially developed for use onboard the Anadolu.
Turkey, Indonesia advance joint armor lineup with new troop carrier
FNSS executives unveiled the conceptual design for the envisioned troop transporter, dubbed “Kaplan,” at the Istanbul Saha Expo arms fair in late October.
Turkey advances plan for a national air-defense shield
The country's Steel Dome concept aims to integrate a smattering of national capabilities for tracking and intercepting aerial threats.
Three NATO allies activate Black Sea task force
Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria have activated a naval task force dedicated to countering mine warfare in the Black Sea.
Aselsan CEO Akyol talks export strategy, embargoes, air defense
The Turkish defense firm is a key element of the government's strategy to build a an autonomous defense sector.
Turkish shipbuilder STM to construct three vessels for Malaysia
This marks the first time Malaysia has signed a government-to-government agreement to procure defense equipment.
