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TCG Kınalıada Sets for its Longest Journey to Japan
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

TCG Kınalıada Sets for its Longest Journey to Japan

The newest corvette of the Turkish Navy, TCG Kınalıada F 514, is preparing for its longest journey. The ship will cruise to Japan and return in four months.

Biden Considers Selling $18 Billion Worth F-15 Jets to Israel
Bilateral Relations

Biden Considers Selling $18 Billion Worth F-15 Jets to Israel

The Biden administration will request Congress' approval to sell $18 billion worth of F-15 fighter fighters to Israel.

Iran to Retaliate Israel of Syria Strike
Bilateral Relations

Iran to Retaliate Israel of Syria Strike

Israel attacked the Iranian consulate in Damascus and killed Iranian senior commanders. Iran vows to retaliate against Israel.

US Approves More Bombs and Jets for Israel
Ammunition Bilateral Relations

US Approves More Bombs and Jets for Israel

The Biden administration authorised the transfer of billions of dollars worth of bombs and fighter jets to Israel, according to the Washington Post.

Senegal Elections: France to Leave Former Colony in Africa
Country Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Senegal Elections: France to Leave Former Colony in Africa

Anti-Colonialist candidate in Senegal, Faye, announced its victory, which is another call for France to leave the former colony country in Africa.

Russian Warships Show Flag at Red Sea
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

Russian Warships Show Flag at Red Sea

Russian frigate paid a port visit to Eritrea, triggering concerns about Russia deploying its naval fleet in the Red Sea to counter U.S.-led naval presence.

American Delegation visits Turkish Defence Ministry
Bilateral Relations

American Delegation visits Turkish Defence Ministry

Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler received four U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee members in Ankara.

Israeli Reaction from Turkish Defence Institutions
Bilateral Relations

Israeli Reaction from Turkish Defence Institutions

Turkish Defence Ministry (MSB) and the Defence Industry Agency (SSB) denied allegations of cooperation with Israel.

Turkish Navy Converts Vessels into Training Ships
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

Turkish Navy Converts Vessels into Training Ships

The Turkish Navy converted some of its vessels into test and training ships, which coincides with the decision to support Somalia’s Navy.

U.S. Admiral: China Preparing for Taiwan Invasion in 2027
Bilateral Relations

U.S. Admiral: China Preparing for Taiwan Invasion in 2027

Admiral John Aquilino, head of Indo-Pacific Command, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that PLA’s preparation for a possible operation is ongoing.

Belgium Sends 3 Minesweepers to Kyiv, but Lessons Learned
Land Navy / Maritime Ammunition Bilateral Relations

Belgium Sends 3 Minesweepers to Kyiv, but Lessons Learned

Belgium announced a new “package” of defence aid to Ukraine totalling 412 million euros, which included armoured vehicles and minesweepers.

China Donates Explosive Disposal Equipment to Sri Lanka
Bilateral Relations

China Donates Explosive Disposal Equipment to Sri Lanka

China has donated various military explosive disposal and protection equipment to Sri Lanka, and the Chinese Ambassador to Colombo was in attendance.

Ambassador Flake: Türkiye is an important NATO Ally
Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Ambassador Flake: Türkiye is an important NATO Ally

U.S. Ambassador to Ankara Jeffry Flake states that Türkiye is an important NATO Ally and cooperation with Turkiye is essential for the NATO Alliance.

Güler Welcomes Eurofighter and Distances Himself from F-35
Air Country Bilateral Relations

Güler Welcomes Eurofighter and Distances Himself from F-35

Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler approached Eurofighter, implying they were not close to the F-35 program.