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Turkey receives U.S. letters approving F-16 jets deal

Turkey receives U.S. letters approving F-16 jets deal

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense said that Ankara received a letter of approval and a proposal from the United States for the acquisition of F-16 fighter jets, Turkey's defence ministry spokesperson said. …

Türkiye's 5th-generation fighter jet completes first flight

Türkiye's 5th-generation fighter jet completes first flight

Türkiye's first indigenously developed fighter jet, named KAAN, completed its first flight. The fifth-generation warplane took off on February 21 and stayed in the air briefly before returning to an air base in north Ankara, …

Baku and Ankara discuss military co-op

Baku and Ankara discuss military co-op

Azerbaijan's Minister of Defense Zakir Hasanov held a meeting with a delegation led by Türkiye's Deputy Minister of National Defense Celal Sami Tufekci, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence reported. Hasanov noted that …

Yasar Guler assures Baku-Ankara brotherhood unbreakable

Yasar Guler assures Baku-Ankara brotherhood unbreakable

Türkiye is always close to Azerbaijan, Turkish Minister of National Defense Yashar Guler said. “There are ties of brotherhood between Türkiye and Azerbaijan. We will continue to be close to our Azerbaijani …

Türkiye not ready to ratify Sweden's NATO bid

Türkiye not ready to ratify Sweden's NATO bid

Sweden still has not fulfilled its promises under the counter-terrorism agreements, Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler said. "Our Swedish friends are making the necessary efforts. However, Sweden has not yet kept its word, …

Azerbaijan and Türkiye discuss military cooperation prospects

Azerbaijan and Türkiye discuss military cooperation prospects

Azerbaijan's Deputy of the Minister of Defense, Director General Agil Gurbanov held a meeting with the delegation led by the 2nd Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, Army General Irfan Ozsert, who is on an official visit to …

Türkiye ready to use Russian S-400s

Türkiye ready to use Russian S-400s

Ankara commented on the fate of the S-400 air defense systems purchased from Russia. The head of the Turkish Ministry of Defense made a corresponding statement.

Kazakhstan and Türkiye sign military co-op plan

Kazakhstan and Türkiye sign military co-op plan

Kazakhstan and Türkiye have signed a military cooperation plan for 2024, the Defence Ministry of Kazakhstan reported. Kazakh Defense Minister Ruslan Jaqsylyqov held talks with his Turkish counterpart Yasar Guler. The sides …

Ilham Aliyev meets with Yaşar Güler

Ilham Aliyev meets with Yaşar Güler

Ilham Aliyev met with the Turkish Minister of Defense. The parties talked about cooperation in various spheres. It was emphasized that joint exercises develop ties between Baku and Ankara.