NATO’s “Dynamic Manta 2019” anti-submarine warfare exercise
The multinational annual submarine warfare exercise continues off the coast of Sicily in Italy.
“Blue Motherland – Mavi Vatan” Update
An update to the major units taking part in the exercise
Following our previous...
Al-Watiyah’s hit exposed Turkey’s limitations…
The stalemate on Libya's frontline near the port city of Sirte, did not stop Turkey from sending new weapons...
Brexit protocol maintains current arrangements on UK bases in Cyprus
The Brexit deal that received the seal of approval by the EU leaders in Brussels, includes the "Protocol Relating to the...
Big U.S. investments in strategic sectors of mutual benefit
The scheduled visit of the U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, on 5-6 October to Athens, is expected...
Turkey plans an “Energy Invasion” in Eastern Aegean Sea…
Ankara in an apparent bid to entrench what it sees as its rights in the Aegean and the...
Italian investments in East Med face an increased need of protection
ASTER 30 Bock 1 NT & CAMM ER for the Italian armed forces
Aurelio Giansiracusa – Editor Forum Difesa
Italy has huge interests in the Eastern Mediterranean where the presence of ENI, SAIPEM and SNAM is massive between Egypt, Cyprus and Lebanon, areas...
Stakes rising in the South East Mediterranean
Fears that Turkey's provocative posture may turn the region to a "powder keg"
Ankara following its strategy in the region's energy chess,...
Greek F-16C/D Block 30 fighters for sale!
The MoD must teach an old dog new tricks...
Phaidon Karaisofides – Managing Editor "Flight & Space"
The recent decision of the Greek government to procced with...
Turkey is willing to set Eastern Mediterranean on fire. Why now and what lies...
Is the Turkish Navy able to support Ankara's goals?
Anastassios Tsiplacos - South East Med Energy...











