Burak Ege Bekdil
Burak Ege Bekdil was the Turkey correspondent for Defense News.
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US holds fire on reports of Turkey’s second S-400 shipment
The U.S. warned against further engagement with Russia’s defense sector amid reports Turkey will move forward with a second S-400 batch.
Former Army employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist
A former Army employee with a top secret clearance was arrested and charged with leaking classified national defense information to a journalist.
Green Berets infiltrate 90-plus miles undetected in weeklong exercise
Throughout the exercise, teams relied solely on mission-specific gear, without weapons, and restricted movements to night to reduce chances of detection.
Guardsman in DC saves life of same person on separate occasions
Guardsmen assigned to the JTF-DC have administered naloxone to more than 100 individuals experiencing drug-related emergencies since August.
13 US troops killed, more than 380 wounded in Operation Epic Fury
In the 40 days since the start of the Iran War, 13 U.S. service members have been killed and 381 have been wounded, according to U.S. Central Command.
As US claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but with leverage over Hormuz
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire locks in a harsh reality: an entrenched, radical government with control over the Strait of Hormuz.
US Coast Guard rescues family missing for 7 days in Micronesia
The family of three left Fananu Island on March 30 for a short trip to Murillo Island, but their skiff's engine failed at sea.
Automatic registration for US military draft-eligible men to begin in December
Automatic registration into Selective Service was mandated in December 2025, when President Donald Trump signed into law the fiscal year 2026 NDAA.
How Leonardo DRS is speeding up counter-drone warfare
Leonardo DRS explains how faster integration is key to countering evolving drone threats.
US forces will be ‘hanging around’ Middle East after Iran ceasefire, Hegseth says
Despite the claimed devastation of the U.S. military's air campaign, Iran has remained defiant.
