Gürbüz, Secretary General of ATA Türkiye, says he wants to give every member association a stronger voice and to prepare the organisation for a changing security environment. The election will take place in Berlin on 21 November 2026.
Houthi ballistic missiles and drones have struck Riyadh and other strategic sites, while Saudi Arabia has reportedly sought extra interceptor stocks to sustain its air defences.
Russia's Geran-5 drone and Banderol cruise missile rely on Chinese-made jet engines, navigation computers and communications electronics, and each could cost around $100,000 — a fraction of the $2 million-plus price tag on comparable Western missiles.
Global Firepower ranks Malaysia 42nd, with a naval force of about 100 assets including 2 submarines, and a defence budget of $5.1 billion.
The new Centre of Excellence at BEL will focus on integrating AI into real-time decision-making, autonomous systems, and cyber defence, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Despite Russia's share of Indian arms imports dropping to 40%, a new ₹445 crore Tunguska deal and joint projects like BrahMos keep ties strong.
The Bishkek Declaration addressed security, trade, and technology, but notably omitted any mention of the conflict in Ukraine, highlighting the bloc's careful balancing act.
Defence spending will rise to 1.5% of GDP by 2030, but the minister insists the build-up is not aimed at any specific country.
The summit's 25th-anniversary session comes as Russia's war in Ukraine and Iran-US tensions dominate the agenda, with leaders expected to discuss the Strait of Hormuz.
Uzbekistan is emerging as a regional drone hub, and its partnership with Türkiye is deepening as it seeks to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and build a self-sufficient defense ecosystem.
The SAFE programme provides up to €150 billion in loans for joint defence purchases, with over €90 billion already secured.
The new strategy may deepen reliance on large AI models and computing infrastructure, conflicting with diverse defense ecosystem goals.
Turkey's role is concretized through the MCM Black Sea task group, which has conducted 10 activations, and its mandate is being extended to cover energy assets like the Sakarya Gas Field.
The EU's 2019 Strategic Engagement Plan provides the framework for security cooperation, but Pakistan's strategic culture, shaped by the military since 1947, poses both opportunities and limits for partnership.
Unlike NATO, the Mecca Pact lacks an integrated command structure and joint military planning, raising doubts about its effectiveness as a deterrent.
The pact, signed August 7, adds a new layer to Saudi-Pakistani defense ties, with Turkey bringing NATO experience and defense industry heft.
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye could strengthen Pakistan’s strategic and diplomatic role, deepen trilateral defence cooperation and advance collective security amid evolving challenges across the Middle East and South Asia.
Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia strengthened their strategic partnership through the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, establishing a collective defence framework. Islamabad marked the historic accord by displaying the three nations’ flags, highlighting solidarity, security and regional stability.
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement strengthens defence diplomacy and collective deterrence among Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan by combining their military, industrial, economic, and strategic capabilities. Its effectiveness depends on credible commitments and institutional cooperation.
Ukrainian C-in-C stated that it is too early to say that the tide has turned in Russian invasion of Ukraine.
NATO 3.0 represents a multidimensional security framework designed to address emerging global threats. Increasing Türkiye's defense expenditures would strengthen NATO's presence in the Black Sea and the Middle East while enhancing deterrence, burden-sharing, and strategic resilience, benefiting both Europe and the United States.
European NATO members have rapidly replaced most military capabilities reduced by the United States, strengthening the alliance’s defense posture. While a few strategic gaps remain, NATO is developing alternatives as Europe assumes greater responsibility for collective security.
Data from Institute for the Study of War shows that Russian advance in Ukraine is slowing.
As Türkiye prepares to host the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara on 7-8 July, President Erdoğan has pressed for a more balanced distribution of responsibility among allies, arguing Türkiye's defence contributions should not be sidelined by narrow political interests within the alliance.
