US predicts military coup in Turkey
RAND Corporation report for the US army says Turkish defence minister is particularly close to American military
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Turkey 'neutralizes' 76 soldiers in Idlib
Turkish forces hit 54 targets in Syria’s northwestern region of Idlib and "neutralized" 76 Syrian government soldiers, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said. Akar said Turkey’s armed forces had …
Turkey fulfills its obligations within NATO: Minister
Turkey fulfills its obligations within NATO with both financial and military contributions, Turkish defense minister said in an event in the capital Ankara, Anadolu agency reports. "We stand behind our obligation both with our …
Akar: Turkey to activate Russia's S-400 systems
Turkey will activate as planned S-400 missile defense systems acquired from Russia, once the relevant military personnel complete their training, Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said. According to …
Ankara establishes Syria safe zone
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said that the 145-kilometer-long, 30-kilometer-deep safe zone was established in northern Syria. Akar added that Turkish authorities are in touch with their Russian counterparts …
Turkish Defense Ministry on deploying S-400 missile systems
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said that the work to put Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile systems into operation will continue until the spring of 2020. "The work, after which these [S-400] air …
Akar comments on Turkey-Russia talks on Syria
Talks between Turkish and Russian officials on developments in northeast Syria have concluded and the two delegations have largely reached an agreement, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said. …
Turkey to resume Peace Spring operation if US missteps
Today, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said that Peace Spring military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria will be resumed if the US violates the agreement. “Currently, we have suspended the operation for five days. …
Turkey neutralizes almost 350 terrorists in Syria
A total of 342 terrorists have been 'neutralized' since the start of Operation Peace Spring in northern Syria, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said. Akar said Operation Peace Spring continues …
Ankara: safe zone in Syria should be established fast
Safe zone in northern Syria should be established fast and finalized, we do not have time to waste, Turkish defense minister Hulusi Akar said. "We are closely following developments in the east of the …
Hulusi Akar reveals when second delivery of S-400s to be completed
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said that the delivery of parts for Russia’s S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems is proceeding on schedule. "As you know, we received the first division — …
Russia starts second phase of S-400 delivery to Turkey
A Russian aircraft carrying parts of the second S-400 battalion has landed at the Murted Air Base near Ankara, the NTV news channel reported. This marks the beginning of the second phase of the S-400 delivery. It was earlier …
Turkey names date of deliveries of S-400 second battalions
The deliveries of the second battalion of Russian-made S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems to Turkey will begin on August 27, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said. "The process of transporting and …
Joint US-Turkey Operation Center begins work, media reports
A joint Turkish-US operation centre to establish and manage a safe zone in northern Syria is fully operational, Turkey's Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said, TRT World reports. Turkey's Joint Operation Center with …
Turkey's defense minister inspecting border with Syria
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar is inspecting Sanliurfa province on the border with Syria. Akar also reviewed the place where the coordination center of the security zone in northern Syria will be created, …
Russia preparing for delivery of second batch of S-400 systems to Turkey
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said that Ankara will receive elements of the second batch of Russia's S-400 air defence systems in August-September. "Work on choosing the deployment site and on …
Turkey assesses Syria safe zone talks with U.S.
The United States is getting closer to Turkey’s views on a proposed safe zone in northeast Syria, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said, noting that the talks have been positive and …
Turkey can make Syria safe zone without US agreement
The talks on the issue will continue with a U.S. military delegation due in Turkey next Monday
Akar: Turkey's removal from F-35 program to weaken NATO
Turkey's removal from the F-35 program will negatively affect the strength of NATO's southern wing in particular, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said a day after the U.S. announced it would remove Turkey from the …
Turkey's defense chief inspects troops on Syria border
Turkey's national defense minister Hulusi Akar has begun an inspection of troops deployed along the country's border with Syria. Akar was accompanied by Chief of …
