Burak Ege Bekdil
Burak Ege Bekdil was the Turkey correspondent for Defense News.
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Turkey seeks repeat of drone success story for land systems
Several local companies are already developing unmanned ground vehicles in the hopes their products will be combat-proven by the Turkish military.
Air Force ‘battle lab’ to focus on protecting bases from small drones
The 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, will spearhead efforts to counter small-drone threats at U.S. bases.
Leonardo DRS cuts the ribbon on new submarine propulsion system plant in South Carolina
As pressure mounts from the Pentagon and White House for more ships, faster, Leonardo DRS opens a new facility to build power systems for submarines.
Ukraine says more than 80% of enemy targets now destroyed by drones
One Ukrainian innovation has been a system to verify drone strikes that awards points to successful operators, with an online marketplace for bonus kit.
US base commanders to have more say in defeating drone intrusions
Installation commanders are required to submit counter-drone defense plans for their bases within 60 days.
Unmanned systems key to Arctic maritime defense, experts say
The Arctic is becoming a hotly contested environment with increasing incursions from Russian and Chinese vessels in recent years.
A torpedo-hunting torpedo? Meet the ‘SeaSpider.’
To protect ships at sea, a German defense company is developing an eye-popping solution: rocket-powered anti-torpedo torpedoes.
Elbit bets on UK as its European drone sales hub
Elbit’s full ownership of UTACS comes about a year after the British government decided to gradually phase its Watchkeepers out of military service.
Navy chief says force should operate on ‘wartime footing’ | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.27.26
To meet mission and shipbuilding demands, the Navy should operate like it is at war, a top official says. Plus, details of the Tump-class battleships.
How are defense companies faring so far in 2026? | Defense Dollars
The U.S.’s biggest defense companies have financial returns headed in one direction since the start of the year. Find out which way things are going.
