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In both popular culture and engineering culture in Türkiye, the issue of engines holds a special place. Whenever any vehicle powered by an engine is developed, one of the first questions that comes to mind is, “Is the engine domestic?” Whether it is a car, a tank, or an aircraft, this question inevitably arises. Although there are other critical components in such systems, it is intriguing that the first question people think of concerns the engine, and this warrants examination. A superficial l

Ukraine and nine European countries have announced the establishment of the European Ballistic Missile Defense Coalition on 13 July 2026 to strengthen their collective defense capability against ballistic missile threats. In a joint statement issued by France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Ukraine, it was emphasized that the initiative is entirely defensive in nature and aims to develop an integrated missile defense architecture to addres

The Falklands War, known in Argentina as the Malvinas War (Guerra de las Malvinas) and in some sources as the South Atlantic War (Guerra del Atlántico Sur), was an armed conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over sovereignty of the Falkland Islands and associated territories in the South Atlantic.【1】 Following Argentina’s military operation on 2 April 1982 to seize control of the Falkland Islands, the United Kingdom dispatched a task force comprising naval, air, and land units; the 7

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zeydi’s visit to Washington was his first foreign trip following his confirmation as prime minister by parliament in May 2026. The official visit took place between 13–18 July 2026 in the United States of America. During the visit, Prime Minister al-Zeydi met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on 14 July 2026, and subsequently visited the U.S. Department of Defense (the Pentagon), where he held talks with Secretary of Defense Pete H

NATO flag is the flag of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It features the NATO emblem placed on a dark blue background. The emblem is compass-shaped, intersected by a circle; the star, circle and lines are white, while the background is dark blue. The star shape is interpreted as a compass symbolizing NATO’s commitment to the path of peace. The circle represents the unity of the 14 member states at the time the emblem was adopted, and the dark blue background symbolizes the Atlanti

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (d. January 1952, Doha – d. 12 July 2026) was a Qatari statesman who served as Emir of Qatar from 27 June 1995 to 25 June 2013. He assumed the emirate after deposing his father, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, and during his approximately 18-year rule, Qatar underwent significant transformations in economic, social, diplomatic and cultural spheres.【1】 He abdicated on 25 June 2013 in favor of his son Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and died on 12 July 2026 at

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), is an intergovernmental security and defense alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty, signed in Washington on April 4, 1949.【1】 Established to rebuild European security after World War II and to create a lasting defense bond between North America and Europe, the organization is founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law, as stated in the treaty’s preamble.【2】 Founded in 1949 by 12 states, NATO has grown to 32 memb

Hedgehog is the unofficial symbol and mascot of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), though it has never been formally adopted. The hedgehog’s symbolic value is linked to its nature as a non-aggressive creature capable of defending itself when threatened. In the context of NATO, the hedgehog represents a defensive alliance committed to preserving peace while possessing a strong capacity to respond to attacks against its members. Historical Origins The hedgehog tactic was first mentione

2026 Ankara NATO Summit, officially known as the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government, is planned to be held in Ankara, Türkiye’s capital, at the Presidential Complex in Beştepe on 7–8 July 2026, with the participation of the heads of state and government of the 32 member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 【1】 Türkiye’s hosting of the summit was officially announced by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on 19 August 2025. This marks Türkiye’s second time host

The United States' plan to reduce its military contributions within the NATO Force Model involves decreasing the number of combat aircraft, naval assets, and support capacity allocated to NATO operations. The United States' Plan to Modify Its Contribution to the NATO Force Model The United States Department of Defense has informed its allied nations of its intention to reduce certain military capabilities assigned to the defense of Europe under the NATO Force Model. The plan envisions a realignm