The phased withdrawal of Turkish forces from the Bashiqa-Zelikan military camp in northern Nineveh province will begin this month, with the base expected to be fully transferred to Iraqi security forces by the end of the year, spokesman for the commander-in-chief of the Iraqi forces Sabah al-Numan said.
These systems are a component of the Steel Dome (Çelik Kubbe) project
According to Erdoğan, Türkiye expects concrete decisions from the US on the F‑35 program, and discussions between the parties are ongoing
“Power of Unity - 2026” joint military exercise will be held in Azerbaijan with the participation of military personnel from Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan, according to the Ministry of Defence of the Azerbaijan.
Türkiye has announced a major increase in military spending over the next three years as it pushes to develop its own defence equipment.
Turkish forces, working with the Somali army, have freed a cargo ship that was hijacked by pirates in the Nugaal region on August 17
The Turkish Defence Ministry has called Greece's attempt to set up a UAV base on Rhodes a violation of good neighbourly relations and said Ankara would continue to defend its interests in the region.
The Bayraktar Kalkan is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of vertical takeoff and landing
The two discussed the escalating situation around Iran and recent military activity
NATO is strengthening its eastern air defenses with Turkish fighter jets, which will conduct patrols over Estonia and Romania.
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.
Türkiye said the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) continue to advocate decentralization and federalism and have not taken steps to integrate into Syria’s central authority, warning that the approach threatens the country’s territorial integrity and stability.
Turkish troops have begun advancing into the areas of Syria controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Forces loyal to the official government in Damascus are facilitating the Turkish army's movement.
Kavelashvili expressed his condolences to Erdoğan over the victims of the crash
A major defense agreement between Türkiye and the UK includes advanced missile systems alongside previously announced fighter jet acquisitions, with the weapons package valued at over $7 billion.
The Turkish Navy launched exercises in three seas yesterday. They will continue until the end of this week.
The Turkish Defense Ministry has refuted recent media reports suggesting Ankara plans to sell or return Russian S-400 missile systems.
Türkiye’s new main battle tank named “Altay” has begun mass production at the plant of Turkish automaker BMC in Ankara, Turkish media reported.
Moscow has proposed servicing the S-400 air defense systems acquired by Ankara from Russia in 2019.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hailed Türkiye’s Steel Dome air defense project as a milestone for national defense during a ceremony at Turkish defense firm Aselsan’s new technology hub in Ankara.
