by Alexy Zender* | Feb 2, 2020 | Commentary, Political & Hybrid Warfare
Blockchain technology began to occupy public agenda with the expansion of crypto coins as an investment and payment method. Blockchain, which has the support of smart contracts as well as mathematical algorithms, is speculated to have great potential in many areas...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Nov 2, 2019 | Commentary, Modern Air & Space Power, Political & Hybrid Warfare
Introduction As other countries are also working on next-generation missiles, China is pursuing a long-term strategy in order to build strategic technologies and bridging the capacity gap with the West, following Russia’s approach. Currently, the most powerful...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Oct 18, 2019 | Commentary, Modern Air & Space Power, 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, Modern Air & Space Power, 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, Modern Air & Space Power, 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, Modern Air & Space Power, 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...
