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Turkey launches its first amphibious assault ship

Turkey launches its first amphibious assault ship

Turkey launched its first amphibious assault ship on Monday, aiming to extend its drone capabilities from land-based to naval operations. The TCG Anadolu can handle only light aircraft, chiefly helicopters and jets that can take off …

Türkiye demands Armenia to make peace with Azerbaijan

Türkiye demands Armenia to make peace with Azerbaijan

Relations between Türkiye and Armenia depend on Azerbaijan-Armenia relations, Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar said during a seminar in Ankara, dedicated to events of 1915. Armenia occupied 20% of Azerbaijani lands …

Shoigu and Akar discuss grain deal and Karabakh

Shoigu and Akar discuss grain deal and Karabakh

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu and his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar have held a telephone conversation on the results of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, as well as Syria and Karabakh. "The two sides discussed the …

Turkey convinced grain deal to be extended

Turkey convinced grain deal to be extended

Turkey sees positive approaches of the parties to extend the grain deal and is convinced that it will be extended, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Sunday. "Both sides of the deal demonstrate a positive approach. …

Turkish, Russian, Syrian delegations preparing to meet soon

Turkish, Russian, Syrian delegations preparing to meet soon

Military delegations of Russia, Turkey and Syria will hold technical-level negotiations in the near future, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Thursday. "In the coming days, our delegations will hold consultations at the …

Akar: Türkiye is strong and effective ally

Akar: Türkiye is strong and effective ally

Türkiye is not a threat to anyone, rather, is a reliable, strong and effective ally, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said  during a visit to Türkiye's aircraft carrier TCG Anadolu in Istanbul together with high-ranking …

Turkish and Syrian top brass to continue communication soon

Turkish and Syrian top brass to continue communication soon

Turkish and Syrian defense officials will hold more meetings in the next few days, Turkey’s defense chief Hulusi Akar said following yesterday’s Moscow talks with his Syrian counterpart Ali Mahmoud Abbas. "We expect …

Türkiye donates aviation equipment to Georgia

Türkiye donates aviation equipment to Georgia

The Turkish government transferred special equipment for the airfield, as well as spare parts for helicopters, to the Georgian Defense Forces. "The Turkish side's aviation and air defense command donated two units of special …

Greece failed to intercept Turkish aircraft over Aegean Sea

Greece failed to intercept Turkish aircraft over Aegean Sea

Turkey managed to prevent the interception of Turkish aircraft by the Greek air force over the Aegean Sea, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense informed. "The Greek Air Force tried to intercept our aircraft, which were …

Azerbaijani and Turkish Defense Ministers hold meeting in Baku

Azerbaijani and Turkish Defense Ministers hold meeting in Baku

At the invitation of the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, on December 5, a delegation led by the Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr. Hulusi Akar, arrived in Azerbaijan …

Ilham Aliyev receives delegation led by Turkish defense minister

Ilham Aliyev receives delegation led by Turkish defense minister

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received a delegation led by Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Turkiye Hulusi Akar. The delegation includes the Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, Commander of …

Turkish defense minister to visit Azerbaijan

Turkish defense minister to visit Azerbaijan

Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar will visit Azerbaijan on December 5. During the official visit of Akar, accompanied by representatives of the command of the Turkish Armed Forces, a welcoming ceremony will be held at the …

Akar: Turkiye carries on with support for Azerbaijan

Akar: Turkiye carries on with support for Azerbaijan

Turkiye supported Azerbaijan's righteous cause and continues to do so, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said. He pointed out that Turkiye is a strong, safe and effective ally. "Turkiye always stands for its …