by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Oct 18, 2019 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Political & Hybrid Warfare
Introduction Technological developments are critical for the robust national defense industry, which is deemed an essential element of national security. The Chinese military has unveiled a new hypersonic ballistic nuclear missile that could violate all existing...
by Victor Mahieu* | Oct 16, 2019 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Political & Hybrid Warfare
On September 25, China launched its first type-075-class Land Helicopter Dock. Following this event, a notable amount of coverage has been generated over the last weeks. Many experts and columnists may have over-emphasized the role of China’s new vessel regarding a...
by Victor Mahieu* | Sep 30, 2019 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Political & Hybrid Warfare
In recent years Europeans have made important steps forward – PESCO, CARD, European Defence Fund – in developing a more unified and coherent European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB). In an era characterized by strategic uncertainty, the EU is willing...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Sep 29, 2019 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Political & Hybrid Warfare
Background On August 10th, the Aviadarts 2019 international competition as part of the International Army Games 2019 took place at the Dubrovichi testing range in the Ryazan Region, Russia. In particular, Kinzhal air-launched hypersonic missile debuted at the...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Aug 22, 2019 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Political & Hybrid Warfare
Introduction On 16 August, North Korea fired two missiles into the waters off its east coast. According to US and South Korean officials the two were short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM). They flew approximately 142 miles at a maximum altitude of 18.6 miles and top...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Aug 17, 2019 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Political & Hybrid Warfare
Background The office of Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov announced on 02 Jul 2019 that the production of Avangard hypersonic gliding vehicle (HGV) was proceeding as scheduled. Moscow refuted US media reports which suggested Russia could not produce...
