Following the 12-Day War between Israel and Iran that took place between June 13 and June 24, 2025, reports prepared by the CHP and the MIT National Intelligence Academy (MIA) contain important findings aimed at shaping Turkey's defense policies.
The CHP's 25-point roadmap and the MIA's report titled "The 12-Day War and Lessons for Turkey" draw attention to the multidimensional nature of modern warfare.
Both reports underscore next-generation threats in areas such as air defense systems, cyber warfare, and electronic warfare. While the CHP's proposals include dynamic command-and-control systems and artificial intelligence-supported decision-making mechanisms, the MIA emphasizes digital security and electronic warfare issues.
Israel's air superiority demonstrates the importance of modern air forces in the MIA report, while the CHP's roadmap aims to build a strong air force. Furthermore, both documents state that electronic and cyber warfare capabilities must be developed.
The report also touches upon issues such as the use of domestic software against cyber threats and the protection of critical infrastructure. While the CHP suggests taking measures against manipulations in communication networks, the MIA cites the WhatsApp restrictions in Iran as an example.
Regarding civil defense and critical infrastructure, the MIA calls on Turkey to establish a civil defense infrastructure, while the CHP supports this view with proposals for the protection of critical facilities and individuals. Both reports emphasize the need to strengthen the defense industry and increase public-private sector cooperation.
The CHP's roadmap displays a more innovative approach by placing special emphasis on space surveillance systems and AI-supported decision-making mechanisms. The MIA, on the other hand, approaches these topics from a more general perspective.
In conclusion, while both reports offer significant recommendations to improve Turkey's defense strategies, they complement each other by focusing on different areas.
News Source: 12punto
