Germany Prefers the U.S. F-35A Production Line to Italian One
Germany has announced that the F-35A Lightning II jets it will acquire will be manufactured at the U.S. production line, not from the Italian production line.
Bilateral Relations News
Red Light from Japan to PKK
The Japanese Government took measures against those demonstrating in favour of the terrorist organisation PKK. PKK's assets will be frozen.
AFRICOM Might Settle in Morocco
In light of regular joint exercises, the possibility of U.S. Army AFRICOM settling in Morocco, a West African country, is on the table.
Greek Americans Want to End the Arms Embargo on Greek Cyprus
Greek American Senators submitted a bipartisan bill to Congress to lift the arms embargo in the Greek Cyprus part of the island.
Turkiye and Egypt’s Steps Towards Military Cooperation
Turkiye and Egypt are expected to develop their military relations, which may lead to military cooperation.
Turkiye will not transfer the S-400 Triumf to any country
Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler confirmed that Ankara has no plans to transfer the S-400 air defence missile system to any other country.
Turkiye Cuts Trade Relations with Israel
Turkish Ministry of Trade announces that Turkiye is suspending all exports and imports to and from Israel.
Italy and France to Strengthen Defence Cooperation
France and Italy signed a letter of intent to add more to their existing cooperation in the defence sector.
Egyptian Chief of General Staff Visits TUSAŞ Facilities
Egyptian Chief of General Staff Lt. General Osama Aksar has visited TUSAŞ’s facilities and held a meeting with the staff.
Turkish Land Forces Commander-in-Chief Visits Pakistan
General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, Commander-in-Chief of Turkish Land Forces, has visited the Pakistani Army General Headquarters.
Chinese Leader Xi to meet France’s Macron
Invited by France, Serbia and Hungary, Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary from May 5 to 10.
Ukraine Strikes Russian-Guided Bomb Storage
Recently, Ukraine launched an attack on a Russian storage facility for UMPK-winged bomb guidance kits located near the border.
U.S. Announces Security Assistance Package for Ukraine
The Biden administration announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine that includes Patriot, NASAMS, and HIMARS and totals up to $6 billion.
Israel to Retaliate Iran’s Missile Attack
Israel Defence Forces chief of staff, Lt Gen Herzi Halevi, says that Israel will hit back, but the way and timing is unclear.
