Finland and Sweden submit NATO membership applications
Finland and Sweden formally applied to join NATO on Wednesday at allied headquarters, motivated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and kicking off a process expected to take only a few weeks.
Turkey News
Defence Politics
Weapon / Missile
CAATSA Invalide, India receives Russian S-400 training equipment
The first squadron of the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile system is nearly operational in northwest India, but the delivery of the second squadron from Russia has been slightly delayed due to the ongoing situation in Ukraine.
Bilateral Relations
Ukraine Lists Weapons Needed
The Ukrainian military seeks foreign assistance in obtaining reconnaissance and attack drones, tactical radars, electronic warfare anti-drone systems and close-air support aircraft. The list reached Congress, according to CNN.
Bilateral Relations
Congo Expansion from Turkey
A cooperation protocol was signed between Turkey and Congo in the field of the defence industry.
Expo and Air Show
The New Dates for ADAS is set
Asian Defence & Security (ADAS) 2022, the 4th Asian Defence and Security, Crisis & Disaster Management Exhibition and Conference, will be held in Manila from April 27 to 29, 2022.
Weapon / Missile
India, Under the CAATSA risk, Prepares First S-400 Unit
With China in mind, India has begun installing the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile defence system, with the first unit set to go operational in April.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
India deploys S-400 in the Punjab sector
India has begun installing its S-400 Triumf air defence system in the Punjab region, near the western front.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
Russia Delivers S-400 to India
Russia has begun delivering the first S-400s to India ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit early next month.
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
TB2 Drives Both Russians and Germans Furious
In the Donbas region, Ukraine employed the TB2 UCAV for the first time to counter-attack pro-Russian “rebellions.”
Investment
Bilateral Relations
Turkey to Cooperate with Iraq to Form a Defence Industry
A Turkish delegation led by SSB Professor Ismail Demir met with Iraqi counterparts to discuss bilateral defence industry cooperation.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Kendall promises to Cut Turkey from F-35 Production
US President Joe Biden’s US Air Force secretary nominee wants to take Turkey completely out of the production line. He also wants to promote US F-35 purchases.
Weapon / Missile
ASELSAN’s SERDAR at Morocco
Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) have published some photos from the armed forces on social media accounts on the occasion of the 65th anniversary.
Bilateral Relations
Egypt and Turkey Conclude Talks On Regional Issues
After years of hostility, Egyptian and Turkish officials met Wednesday to reset ties between the two regional powers.
Bilateral Relations
Egypt, Turkey officials, meet to revive relations
Turkish diplomatic delegation visits Cairo on 5-6 May, Turkish Foreign Ministry formally announced after years of enmity.
