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Turkey's Steel Dome initiative is designed to create a comprehensive air defense system, highlighting Europe’s deficiencies in contemporary aerial threats. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, mass missile and drone attacks exposed NATO's limited capabilities.

The Steel Dome aims for a layered defense strategy that integrates various systems while ensuring operational autonomy through domestic production. In contrast, NATO relies on costly, scarce interceptors, which are insufficient for sustained conflicts. As Europe debates defense strategies, Turkey's approach emphasizes coherence and scalability, potentially positioning it as a key supplier in a changing geopolitical landscape.