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Turkey is Offered to Acquire F-16 Instead of F-35: Erdoğan
Air Bilateral Relations

Turkey is Offered to Acquire F-16 Instead of F-35: Erdoğan

President Erdoğan briefed Turkey on the F-16 Block 70 purchase process before his departure for the Africa Tour that starts with Angola.

Putin: Russia is in better Position in Arms Race
Bilateral Relations

Putin: Russia is in better Position in Arms Race

The Russian leader revealed that his country had developed a weapon that flies more than five times faster than those developed in the US.

U.S. and Greece renew defence deal in Eastern Mediterranean
Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

U.S. and Greece renew defence deal in Eastern Mediterranean

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias signed an extension of the Mutual Defence Cooperation Agreement (MDCA).

Australia gets Sikorsky’s MH-60H Helicopters for $1 Billion
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

Australia gets Sikorsky’s MH-60H Helicopters for $1 Billion

State Department approved a possible FMS to Australia of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated $985 million.

Top DSCA Leader Resigns
Country

Top DSCA Leader Resigns

Heidi Grant, leader of the DSCA, has announced her retirement from the federal government after 32 years of service in the State.

Pentagon Intelligence Report: Russia Weaponising AI
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software

Pentagon Intelligence Report: Russia Weaponising AI

According to a report commissioned by the Joint Artificial Intelligence Centre (JAIC), Russia is preparing to implement autonomous weapon systems.

NSA's Top Secret Information Will Be Stored at SNC's System
Cyber Warfare

NSA's Top Secret Information Will Be Stored at SNC's System

SNC technology will enable soldiers to access communication security products through the network by utilising cryptographic methods.

Kalın: F-35A Comes to the Agenda if Crisis Over
Air Bilateral Relations

Kalın: F-35A Comes to the Agenda if Crisis Over

Spokesperson to the President of Turkey, İbrahim Kalın, made exclusive statements to Milliyet regarding Turkey’s request to acquire F-16s from the U.S.

Iran Hacks US and Israeli Defence Companies via Microsoft
Cyber Warfare

Iran Hacks US and Israeli Defence Companies via Microsoft

On Monday, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Centre (MSTIC) reported that Iranian hackers had successfully attacked the US and Israeli defence technology firms.

Turkey Expects to Receive US Approval for F-16 Sale
Air Bilateral Relations

Turkey Expects to Receive US Approval for F-16 Sale

Turkey expects the Biden administration to respond positively to its request to modernise its F-16 aircraft despite opposition from Armenia and Greece.

FBI Trapped Nuclear Engineer for Selling Information
Navy / Maritime Country

FBI Trapped Nuclear Engineer for Selling Information

U.S. nuclear submarine engineer and his wife are arrested in West Virginia with espionage-related charges. The FBI set up a trap.

The Pacific Ocean Is Heading Towards Turbulent Times
Regional / Strategy

The Pacific Ocean Is Heading Towards Turbulent Times

While China boosted its footprint in the Pacific Ocean near Taiwan, a joint naval drill was scheduled to send a strong message to China.

Poland Confirms Acquisition of 250 US M1A2 SEPV V3 MBT
Land

Poland Confirms Acquisition of 250 US M1A2 SEPV V3 MBT

Poland Defence Ministry confirmed its plan to acquire 250 M1A2 SEP V3 main battle tanks from the U.S. Poland intends to pay EUR 5.05 billion.

Turkey Wants to Buy 40 US F-16 Fighters
Air Modernisation

Turkey Wants to Buy 40 US F-16 Fighters

Turkey has requested to acquire 40 Lockheed Martin-made F-16 fighter jets and nearly 80 modernisation kits for its existing warplanes.