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Türkiye’s Defense Industry Emerges as a Global Player

Arman Sidhu — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:16:54 +0000

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.

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China’s Arm Sales and Military Diplomacy in Africa

Antonio Graceffo — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:05:29 +0000

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

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The Financial Costs and Security Benefits of Manila’s Brahmos Missiles

Chester Cabalza, Amadeus Quiaoit, & Rhon Ethelbert Ducos — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:34:39 +0000

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

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Greek Frigate Deal Eases AUKUS Fallout for France

Zachary Fillingham — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:00:05 +0000

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.

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Rise of a Drone Superpower? Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2 and Russia’s Near Abroad

Nicholas Velazquez — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 01:25:07 +0000

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

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Russian Arms Sales to Armenia and Their Geopolitical Effects

Robert M Cutler — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 13:48:31 +0000

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

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Arms Sales in Africa: A Buyer’s Market

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez & Scott Morgan — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 14:12:23 +0000

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.

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Backgrounder: Turkey and the S-400 Affair

Alessandro Gagaridis — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 08:40:43 +0000

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.

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The US Could Shoot Itself in the Foot with Russia Sanctions

Sean McGuffin — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:19:52 +0000

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

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Arms Trade: A Global Buyers’ Market

Geopolitical Monitor — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 13:20:31 +0000

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.

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