Missile launched from Iran intercepted over Turkey - Ankara
A ballistic missile have been intercepted in Turkey’s airspace, believed to have been launched from Iran, the Turkish Defense Ministry said.
Turkey and NATO
NATO deploying more defences to Turkey
NATO is deploying another U.S. Patriot missile defence system to the southern Turkish province of Adana, where personnel from the United States and other countries are located in the Incirlik Air Base, Turkey's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.
Patriot system deployed to Malatya due to regional tensions - Turkish Defense Ministry
A Patriot air defense system has been deployed to the Turkish eastern province of Malatya under NATO cooperation to strengthen the country’s airspace protection amid heightened regional tensions, the Turkish Defense Ministry said.
Erdoğan: Türkiye opposes bloodshed
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the missile strike on Turkish territory, stating that Ankara is firmly against any form of bloodshed.
Türkiye intercepts Iranian missile
A missile launched from Iranian territory was successfully intercepted over Türkiye. Ankara underscored the necessity of preventing the escalation of conflict in the region.
Türkiye to send fighter jets to Estonia and Romania
NATO is strengthening its eastern air defenses with Turkish fighter jets, which will conduct patrols over Estonia and Romania.
NATO running out of combat aircraft?
NATO has asked Turkey to send F-16 fighter jets to patrol airspace over the Baltic countries several months earlier than scheduled, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.
Türkiye seeks to join military alliance with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
Turkey is seeking to join the defense alliance between Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan, paving the way for a new security alignment that could shift the balance of power in the Middle East and beyond.
Thomas Barrack: as Russia plans century ahead, EU loses allies in the East
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack has criticized Washington's European partners for a short-sighted foreign policy that he claims is leading the EU to geopolitical defeat, particularly in its strained relationship with Ankara. He also emphasized the importance for the United States of unlocking transportation routes in the South Caucasus.
NATO Secretary General names date of alliance summit in Turkey
NATO will hold its 2026 summit in the Turkish capital Ankara on July 7-8, the alliance’s secretary-general Mark Rutte said.
Türkiye to host 2026 NATO summit
Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his desire to host the next meeting of the leaders of the alliance
U.S. Secretary of State to visit Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Qatar
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye on May 11-16, the U.S. State Department said. Rubio …
Erdogan holds phone talks with NATO Secretary General
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has held a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the Turkish president's press service reported. The call addressed regional and global matters. Stating that …
Türkiye and U.S. to begin discussing lifting sanctions in spring
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Ankara’s main expectation is to lift the sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). “Our stance concerning the …
Erdogan reaffirms commitment to unified and stable Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Ankara's commitment to Syria’s territorial integrity in a phone call with NATO Secretary …
NATO chief to visit Türkiye
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will arrive in Türkiye's capital Ankara on November 24 to hold meetings with Turkish officials, the military bloc said. During his visit, the …
Türkiye’s bit to join BRICS does not mean withdrawal from NATO, Erdoğan says
BRICS and ASEAN will not replace NATO for Türkiye
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 …
Ankara calls on NATO to support Türkiye in fight against terrorism
The Turkish Foreign Ministry stated that NATO should support Ankara in the fight against terrorism. Türkiye had previously criticized the USA for cooperation with Kurdish forces.
NATO drills with Türkiye’s participation conclude in Poland
Turkish troops participated in the Steadfast Defender large-scale NATO military drills held in Poland
