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Turkish-US Relations Enters “La Détente” Era
Bilateral Relations

Turkish-US Relations Enters “La Détente” Era

U.S. will not apply CAATSA to Professor Haluk Görgün, SSB’S newly appointed President. This policy allows CAATSA to become inactive as management changes.

Ukraine might get F/A-18 Hornet from RAAF
Air Bilateral Relations

Ukraine might get F/A-18 Hornet from RAAF

Australia, the United States and Ukraine are reportedly discussing the delivery of the Australian Air Force’s F/A-18 Hornet fighters.

The Test of Relations with USA: CAATSA and Görgün
Bilateral Relations

The Test of Relations with USA: CAATSA and Görgün

The U.S. imposed CAATSA on Turkiye on December 2020. The change of administration in SSB will be a test of bilateral relations between the U.S. and Turkiye.

Türkiye Sends Additional Force to KFOR
Bilateral Relations Defence Politics

Türkiye Sends Additional Force to KFOR

While the protests initiated by the ethnic Serbs in Kosovo bring Serbia's intervention to the agenda, Turkiye is sending additional support to NATO.

 At the Doorstep of NATO, Sweden Enacted New anti-terror Law
Homeland Security Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

At the Doorstep of NATO, Sweden Enacted New anti-terror Law

Last month's Swedish parliament anti-terror measure took effect. It was one of Türkiye’s primary conditions for Sweden’s NATO membership.

Lockheed Martin Returns IDEF
Air Expo and Air Show Bilateral Relations

Lockheed Martin Returns IDEF

While Turkiye negotiates the F-16 acquisition, U.S. Aircraft Manufacturer Lockheed Martin plans to take place at IDEF next month.

Biden’s F-16 Condition: Sweden Joins NATO
Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Biden’s F-16 Condition: Sweden Joins NATO

U.S. President Biden calls Turkish counterpart Erdoğan following re-election to allow Sweden to join NATO in return for getting F-16 fighters.

Tension De-escalates in Aegean After the Elections
Bilateral Relations Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Navy / Maritime

Tension De-escalates in Aegean After the Elections

Turkiye and Greece to de-escalate tension in the Aegean Sea. Türkiye cancelled the Deniz Kurdu in returning Greece cancellation of Kataigis exercises.

USA Sells NASAMS to Ukraine
Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations

USA Sells NASAMS to Ukraine

USA decided to sell NASAMS to Ukraine for an estimated cost of $285 million. DSCA announced the possible sale today.

Details of Export to Kosovo Emerged
Bilateral Relations Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software

Details of Export to Kosovo Emerged

The Defender Europe ’23 exercise organized under the leadership of the USA revealed Turkish products exported to Kosovo.

US Asks Turkiye to Hand over S-400 to Ukraine
Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations

US Asks Turkiye to Hand over S-400 to Ukraine

The US offered to Turkiye to send the S-400s to Ukraine. Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu announced that Turkiye rejected the offer regarding the S-400s.

U.S. Defence Contractors Want Deeper Cooperation with Taiwan
Investment Bilateral Relations

U.S. Defence Contractors Want Deeper Cooperation with Taiwan

The U.S. wants to be part of the country's defence capabilities and improve its supply chain resilience.

Prabowo Confirms Rafale, Mirage 2000 and F-15EX Acquisition
Bilateral Relations Air

Prabowo Confirms Rafale, Mirage 2000 and F-15EX Acquisition

Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto confirmed that Indonesia is determined to buy Rafale, Mirage 2000 and F-15EX fighter jets.

Taiwan will Receive 4 MQ-9B SkyGuardians Worth 217.6 Million USD
Unmanned Systems Bilateral Relations

Taiwan will Receive 4 MQ-9B SkyGuardians Worth 217.6 Million USD

Taiwan will receive four MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAVs through FMS and pay USD 217.6 million.