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MILITARY5d agoTurkey’s foreign minister says Ankara weighing Saudi defense support, rules out offensive roleTurkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, under which an armed attack on one member is considered an attack on all.Defense News
MILITARY6d agoDefense minister: Black Sea war is one of Turkey's security policy prioritiesTurkey considers the war in the Black Sea to be one of the priorities of its security policy. The country is closely monitoring its impact on regional security and will continue to pursue a responsible and balanced approach aimed at maintaining stability in the region.Ukrinform [en]
MILITARYBREAKINGOct 6Turkey and Pakistan to send troops to Saudi Arabia under defence pactEuroNews [en]
MILITARYOct 5Turkey, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi amid Houthi attacksVanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 3Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan join forces in major military exerciseThousands of military personnel from Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan, as well as other nations participating as observers, including Iran, joined forces in the “Power of Unity, 2026” military exercise for the first time, in the Hojavend district of Azerbaijan’s Karabakh region.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYSep 27Turkey Mobile Missiles Raise Concerns In Greece ... These Are Their Potential Targetsi24news.tv · Israel
MILITARYSep 27Saudi Arabia seeks closer defense ties with Turkey , PakistanSaudi Arabia is reportedly seeking to strengthen its defense relationships with both Turkey and Pakistan. This indicates evolving military alliances and strategic partnerships between these nations.myanmarnews.net · Myanmar
MILITARYSep 24Turkey to hand over military base in northern Iraq to BaghdadTurkey will gradually hand over control of its Bashiqa military base in northern Iraq to Baghdad, Ankara and Baghdad said Wednesday, in a move aimed at strengthening Iraqi state authority and easing a long-running source of tension between the neighbours.France 24 [en]
MILITARYSep 23Turkey and Iraq agree Turkey will turn over military camp in northern IraqTurkey and Iraq have reached an agreement regarding the turnover of a Turkish military camp located in northern Iraq. This signifies a diplomatic and military development between the two nations.al-monitor.com · Israel
MILITARYSep 23Turkey to hand over military base to IraqTurkey will hand over control of its base in Bashiqa in northern Iraq to Baghdad, the Turkish presidency announced on Wednesday in a joint statement with its neighbour. “In light of progress achieved by these security measures implemented by Iraq, Turkish forces will gradually hand over the Bashiqa-Zilkan base to the Federal Government of Iraq in accordance with the agreed mechanism and timetable,” a joint statement said. The announcement followed a meeting Wednesday between Turkish President...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 22Ukraine and Turkey are key countries for Black Sea security, says Turkish expertTürkiye and Ukraine are important countries from the perspective of regional security in the Black Sea, and cooperation between them in the defense industry has already reached the level of a strategic partnership and has the potential to expand further.Ukrinform [en]
MILITARYSep 15Turkey certifies military training aircraft as safe, a first for local authoritiesTurkey has closed the bureaucratic loop on a military airworthiness certificate for a trainer aircraft, bringing the entire process under national control.Defense News
MILITARYSep 11Surrounded by war, Turkey more than triples defence spendingTurkey has unveiled plans to more than triple its defence spending over the next three years, driven by regional conflicts and a desire for a greater security footprint across Europe and the Middle East. Rather than ramping up its purchases from Western allies, Nato’s second-largest military power will direct most of its 229 per cent budget increase between 2027 and 2029 towards expanding domestic production. Announcing the plan on Sunday, Vice-President Cevdet Yilmaz said the aim was to ensure...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 3US looks to warship designs from Japan, South Korea and Turkey, reports sayWashington is considering using Japanese, South Korean or Turkish frigate designs to expand the country’s naval fleet as the American shipbuilding industry struggles to meet demand, according to US media reports. The move comes after President Donald Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum on August 13 calling for the use of foreign shipbuilding capacity and investment. However, the plan is likely to face strong opposition in Congress. Potential contenders for the US Navy’s new...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 30Brazil Turkey Defence Cooperation : Lula – Erdoğan CallThe presidents of Brazil and Turkey, Lula and Erdoğan, held a call to discuss defence cooperation. This signifies ongoing diplomatic efforts to strengthen military ties between the two nations.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
MILITARYAug 30Turkey , Saudi Arabia , Pakistan to hold first defense pact meeting , source saysTurkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are reportedly preparing to hold their inaugural meeting for a defense pact. This indicates a potential new geopolitical alignment and military cooperation among these nations.jpost.com · Israel
MILITARYAug 29Israel has air superiority over Turkey , but no reason to fightAn analysis suggests Israel possesses air superiority over Turkey, but indicates there is no current reason for conflict between the two nations.jpost.com · Israel
MILITARYAug 29Expert : Turkey NATO combat doctrine poses threat to Israel with Syria presenceAn expert assesses that Turkey's NATO combat doctrine, combined with its presence in Syria, poses a threat to Israel. This highlights a complex geopolitical dynamic and potential military implications in the region.jpost.com · Israel
MILITARYAug 20Turkey denies military visit to Syria air base hit by IsraelTurkey has denied that its military visited a Syrian air base that was reportedly targeted by Israel. This denial suggests ongoing regional military tensions and diplomatic sensitivities.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
MILITARYAug 17 Big , bold , important first step : Trump welcomes Saudi - Turkey - Pak defence pact amid Iran warDonald Trump has welcomed a defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, describing it as an important first step. This development occurs amidst the context of the Iran war.middleeaststar.com · Syria
MILITARYAug 13Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Mecca pact ‘far from’ Nato-style defence allianceThe security pact signed on Friday by three of the world’s most powerful Muslim nations with a vow to enhance collective deterrence remains far from what many are calling an Islamic Nato, according to experts. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, the Persian Gulf’s top oil exporter, Nato member Turkey and Pakistan, a nuclear-armed South Asian state, would be challenged by diverging strategic interests and weak mutual defence capacity, they said. The Mecca pact’s statement that...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 12 Examining implications : India on Pakistan - Saudi - Turkey defence pactIndia is reportedly examining the implications of a defense pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. This analysis concerns geopolitical shifts and regional security alliances.southeastasiapost.com · Pakistan
MILITARYAug 10Pakistan claims new military pact with Saudi and Turkey is defensive Pakistan asserts that a recently formed military pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is purely defensive in nature. This development involves significant regional powers establishing new security alignments.morningstaronline.co.uk · United Kingdom
MILITARYAug 10Israel is going all out to stop Turkey from getting F-35sFor the first time in years, Washington is discussing Turkey's return to the F-35 program as a serious possibility. At the NATO summit in Ankara last month, President Donald Trump said he would lift the CAATSA sanctions that the U.S. imposed on Turkey after Ankara purchased Russian S-400 missile defense systems in 2019. Trump added that he was “certainly” considering restoring Turkey’s access to the F-35 program, which was also suspended at the time.. Notably, a separate sale of American engines for Turkey's domestic KAAN fighter jet has advanced through congressional review. Ankara is also reResponsible Statecraft