Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. NATO member Turkey is boosting its naval defense capabilities with the development of the Arida-M, an advanced unmanned surface vessel (USV), reflecting the country's response to rising maritime threats and the broader global surge in investment in USV technology. Newsweek has contacted the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), Turkey's defense procurement authority, for comment. Why It Matters Turkey's development of naval drones—which have come to prominence thanks to...