Turkey signs deal to buy U.S. F-16s
Turkey has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase F-16 fighter jets, the Turkish Defense Ministry …
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F-16 fighters upgraded in Türkiye
The first upgraded F-16s were handed over to the Turkish Air Force
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 …
Pentagon to buy F-35 fighters made for Turkey
Eight fifth-generation F-35 fighters of the American corporation Lockheed Martin, originally intended for Turkey, will be bought by the US Air Force for $862 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the press service of the Pentagon. …
Representatives of Turkish Air Force arrive in Azerbaijan (VIDEO)
A large group of flight and engineering-technical staff of the Turkish Air Force has arrived in Azerbaijan to participate in the TurAz Qartalı-2019 Joint Flight-Tactical Exercises, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry's press service reported. …
Turkey to receive two F-35 jets in spring - media
Two more Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jets will be delivered to Turkey from the United States in March next year, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said. Akar said the F-35 programme was …
Turkey's air strikes kill 26 PKK militants in Iraq
The Turkish military said air strikes its forces carried out killed 26 Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants in northern Iraq’s Qandil mountain region on June 12. Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said today …
Turkish Air Force kills 8 terrorists in Tunceli
Eight terrorists were killed in the rural area of the central district of Tunceli during an air operation in Turkey, the Tunceli Governor's Office said. According to the executive power of Tunceli province, an …
Turkish gov-t plans large-scale wave of arrests of Gulen supporters
Turkish authorities plan to detain 101 members of the air force over alleged links to the U.S.-based cleric Ankara blames for a July 2016 failed military coup. Those ordered detained included a brigadier-general and five …
Turkish jets kill 41 PKK militants in Iraq
A total of 41 Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) militants were killed during an air operation on March 22 in northern Iraq, the Turkish army said. The Turkish General Staff said in a statement that members of the PKK, who were …
Turkey's military plane crashes in Izmir
Turkish military plane crashed in Turkey's province of Izmir, DHA agency reports, citing military sources. Both pilots died after a training aircraft crashed in the air force base in the district of Cigli, Izmir …
Turkish drone destroys portrait of PKK founder in Afrin
A Turkish unmanned air vehicle destroyed PKK head Abdullah Ocalan's so-called 'monument' in Syria's Afrin yesterday, as part of Operation Olive Branch. The so-called 'monument' was destroyed by …
Turkish Air Force commander arrives in Azerbaijan
Commander of the Turkish Air Force, Army General Hasan Kucukakyuz has started an official visit to Azerbaijan today. Within the framework of the visit, the Turkish army general will hold several meetings in the …
Turkish airstrikes kill 5 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq
Turkish fighter jets have killed five PKK terrorists in northern Iraq, the military said. According to an information note from the Turkish General Staff, the armed terrorists, who were reportedly planning an attack, they were killed in …
Erdogan: Turkish military to be positioned in Idlib
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey's Armed Forces would be positioned within Syria's Idlib. He noted that a tripartite mechanism between Turkey, Russia and Iran had been discussed. …
Combat helicopters join TurAz Qartalı-2017 exercises (VIDEO)
The TurAz Qartalı – 2017, joint flight and tactical exercises of the Azerbaijani and Turkish Air Forces, continue in Azerbaijan, the country's defence ministry said on its website. Today, Mi-35, Mi-17 and Sikorsky S-70 …
TurAz Qartalı - 2017 exercises start in Azerbaijan
The joint tactical exercises of the Azerbaijani and Turkish air forces dubbed 'TurAz Qartalı 2017' were launched in Azerbaijan today The exercises involve up to 30 aircraft of the air forces of Azerbaijan and Turkey, including …
Erdogan approves new leaders for army, navy and air force
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan approved new leaders for the army, navy and air force, Resmi Gazete reported. The appointments come amid a continuing government purge of officers and civilians suspected of …
Turkish Supreme Military Council replaces army, navy and air commanders
Turkish Supreme Military Council replaced the heads of the army, air force and navy, local media reported. The heads of the three branches will be replaced by other top members of the military, broadcaster NTV reported, following a …
Turkish air strikes kill 11 PKK militants in Mardin and Hakkari
Turkish warplanes struck Kurdish militant targets in two areas of southeast Turkey overnight, killing 11 Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) fighters, the army said. One air operation was conducted in the Dargecit district of Mardin province, …
