by Betty Wehtje | Jun 6, 2023 | Defence & Security, Research
Abstract The military use of space is not new, yet it has developed and become more advanced today. Major powers, such as the US, China, and Russia, now have their own military units specialized in space operations, indicating that space has become a new war-fighting...
by Jannis Figura | Feb 8, 2023 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Peace & Conflict Management
1. New forms of Western weapon supplies to Ukraine in 2023 In my previous article, I discussed that Ukraine mainly needs three weapon systems to continue the fight against Russia in 2023. These systems are modern fighter jets, long-range artillery, and tanks (Hooker,...
by Furkan AKAR | Feb 6, 2023 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Maritime & Naval Security
Ukraine’s deputy Foreign Minister Andrij Melnyk called on Germany in a series of tweets to provide a class 212A submarine and a 32 years old decommissioned frigate Lübeck to Ukraine. Even though it was an important call, the issue was not covered as extensively as...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Jan 9, 2021 | Defence & Security, Political & Hybrid Warfare
Introduction The year 2020 marks a significant year for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) which is striving to achieve important modernization milestones ahead of the Communist Party of China (CCP) objective of transforming China into a “moderately...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Jan 4, 2021 | Defence & Security, Political & Hybrid Warfare
Introduction With its recent anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) tests, reportedly against moving targets, Beijing seeks to demonstrate a maturing capability and enhance deterrence. The DF-21D (Dong Feng** 21D), a road-mobile, medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM), is...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Dec 28, 2020 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Political & Hybrid Warfare
Introduction The DF-26 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) made its first public appearance at a military parade in September 2015 in Beijing. During this parade, China exhibited 16 missiles on road-mobile transporter-erector launchers (TELs). At the event,...
