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.
Cybertruck blast at Trump Hotel
Green Beret identified as driver in Cybertruck blast at Trump Hotel
Pentagon’s 2025 industry investments target space, biochem and more
The Office of Strategic Capital released its fiscal 2025 investment strategy Thursday, offering a snapshot of its priorities for the coming year.
New Orleans attack suspect identified
New Orleans attack suspect identified as Army vet ‘inspired by ISIS’
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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.
Money, Musk and mission creep: How Trump could shape DOD’s space drift
The path to a larger Space Force budget isn’t clear — even as Trump, who oversaw the creation of the service, prepares to take office in the coming weeks.
Israel creates hub to hasten military AI, autonomy research
Officials bank on autonomous weapons to pursue manpower-intensive wars.
Italy gets Lynx fighting vehicle for testing ahead of first contract
The Rheinmetall loan from Hungary comes ahead of a massive Italian purchase of combat vehicles and tanks from the German company.
Estonian anti-drone mini missile to be tested in Ukraine
Frankenburg Technologies' Mark-1 missile is meant to be a cheap and mass-producable weapon, according to the manufacturer.
