Erdogan urges Trump to lift sanctions hindering F-35s purchases
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. The Turkish leader urged Trump to lift sanctions that …
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Turkey plans to build two military bases in Syria - report
Turkey is seeking to build two military bases in Syria, Turkish media outlets reported. Turkey is looking to build 2 military bases in Syria and …
Azerbaijan and Türkiye discuss regional security issues
The Deputy Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan – Commander of the Land Forces, Colonel General Hikmat Mirzayev undertook an official visit to Türkiye, according to the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry. Within the visit, the …
Turkish armed forces put on combat readiness for military operation in Syria
Turkish Armed Forces have been put on combat alert due to a possible military operation in Syria against Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants, Turkish media reported. "Ankara, which demands necessary measures …
Turkish troops will not stay in Syria - Turkish Foreign Ministry
Türkiye will have no reason to maintain a military presence in Syria, if the threats posed by migration and terrorism are eliminated, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said. According to him, Türkiye's presence pursued …
Turkey strikes PKK targets in Syria and Iraq following Ankara attack
Turkey struck suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq following an attack on the premises of a key defense company which killed at least five people. The National Intelligence Organization targeted numerous …
Türkiye to exhibit new munitions for drones
Türkiye's ASTECH DEFENSE company will debut the GÖKKURT intelligent munitions family at the SAHA EXPO 2024 exhibition in Istanbul. This family of mini-intelligent weapon systems, designed for drones and combat aircraft, …
Turkish fighter drone successfully completes flight test
A major breakthrough in Turkish defense technology was achieved as the production prototype of the Bayraktar Kizilelma, Türkiye’s first unmanned …
Türkiye successfully tests national air defense system
The system demonstrated excellent results in combating fighters and cruise missiles
Türkiye to boost navy with new submarines
Türkiye commissioned its first of planned six Reis-class submarines as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced plans for the country to bolster its naval capabilities further through an indigenous submarine project. …
Türkiye not to integrate Steel Dome into NATO
Turkiye announced its plans to inaugurate the Steel Dome project, a multi-layered and comprehensive air defense shield system to be built with domestic resources. The project will help all sensors and weapons systems work together in an …
Russian S-400s could be integrated into Türkiye's air defence system
Türkiye may use S-400 surface-to-air missile systems purchased from Russia in its "Steel Dome" air defence system, Hürriyet …
Turkish presidential delegation to visit Northern Cyprus
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to participate in events to mark the 50th …
Türkiye to stop fighting against PKK in Iraq, Syria
The cross-border threats of Kurdish terrorism have been virtually neutralized
Turkey signs deal to buy U.S. F-16s
Turkey has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase F-16 fighter jets, the Turkish Defense Ministry …
Turkish-made armored vehicles delivered to Georgia
Turkish-made multipurpose armored vehicles Vuran were delivered to the Georgian Defense Forces during a ceremony at the infantry brigade in Vaziani, near the capital Tbilisi. Georgian Deputy …
Türkiye starts mass production of Altay tank
Türkiye has started mass production of the country's first domestically made main battle tank Altay, head of the Presidency of Defense Industries Haluk Görgün said. "We have started the …
Turkish delegation and Azerbaijan discuss development of military cooperation
Azerbaijan Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov met with a delegation led by the Commander of the Turkish Land Forces Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu on May 21. The sides discussed the development of military cooperation between the two …
Russian-Turkish monitoring center in Aghdam to stop its activity
The activity of the Turkish-Russian Joint Monitoring Center in Azerbaijan's Aghdam will be stopped, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense reported. The process is being coordinated by Moscow and Baku. The joint …
NATO drills with Türkiye’s participation conclude in Poland
Turkish troops participated in the Steadfast Defender large-scale NATO military drills held in Poland
