Cost-effective platforms like the Bayraktar TB2 drone have helped transform Türkiye’s defense industry into a major player in global arms markets, particularly in the Gulf and Africa.

Examining how Beijing bolsters African ties via an effective combination of arms sales, military diplomacy, and logistical infrastructure investment.

A recent acquisition of BrahMos missiles illustrates how striking a balance between strengthening national security and prudent financial management remains paramount for Manila.

Newly-announced $5 billion frigate deal doesn’t recoup Australia losses, but it does send all the right signals so far as Paris is concerned.

The proliferation of Turkish drones amongst Russian adversaries from Libya to Ukraine presents Moscow with a strategic challenge in its near abroad.

In tilting too far in favor of Armenia, Russia risks losing its longstanding influence over Azerbaijan.

Africa is now a lucrative market for arms sellers around the world. This is particularly true of Turkey, which is emphasizing relations with the continent under President Erdogan.

Turkey has officially been kicked out of the F-35 program after purchasing Russia’s S-400 platform, but there’s still plenty more time before relations with the West truly hit rock-bottom.

Washington should be careful that sanctions against Russian arms exports don’t impact trade relations with key allies like India.

The US, Russia, and China may be the world’s largest arms exporters, but other states are now coming around on the economic perks of a military industrial complex.