Sinan Ciddi
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Defense Budget
August 28, 2026
Zero Shells for $533 Million
Turkey’s Expanding Stake in America’s Munitions Base On Aug. 12, ProPublica documented what the Pentagon’s inspector general had already confirmed in...
Sinan Ciddi • RealClearDefense
Military Strategy
May 16, 2026
Turkey's Missile Ambitions Should Alarm Europe and the United States
For years, European officials viewed Turkey’s growing defense industry as an important asset. Turkish drones proved effective in conflicts from Libya...
Sinan Ciddi • RealClearDefense
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
October 10, 2025
Erdogan Leaves Washington Empty-Handed on F-35s?
While the results of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent White House remain ambiguous, one thing is clear: his top priorities appear to...
Sinan Ciddi • RealClearDefense
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