Türkiye Receives Congress Approval to Procure F-16s
Turkiye's $23 billion new F-16 Viper procurement and modernisation kit procurement request from the United States received approval from Congress.
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U.S. Senator Seeks to Block F-16 Sale to Turkiye
A Republican Senator for Kentucky, Rand Paul, has submitted a joint resolution opposing the proposed sale of military equipment to Turkiye on Monday.
Canada may Donate Decommissioned CRV7 Rockets to Ukraine
According to the CBC channel, Ottawa may donate CRV7 air-to-ground attack rockets that are slated for disposal to Ukraine.
Niger’s Prime Minister Visits Turkish Defence Firms
Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine visited ROKETSAN, TUSAŞ, and Nurol’s facilities, inspecting the products.
U.S. Strikes 85 Iranian Targets with 125 Guided Munitions
U.S. Central Command stated that its forces conducted airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against Iran’s IRGC Quds Force.
U.S. Retalites Iran-backed Militias
The U.S. launched strikes against Iran-backed militias in Syria and Iraq in response to drone attacks.
Niger’s Premier Zeine Visits ASELSAN
Niger’s Premier Zeine, invited by President Erdoğan, visits Türkiye. Erdoğan accepted Zeine on the first day of his visit to discuss bilateral relations.
ASELSAN Opens Office in UAE
ASELSAN has opened the ASELSAN UAE Office to reach its existing and potential collaborations in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region.
India and France Agree to Produce Defence Equipment
India and France agreed to co-produce defence equipment. The decision came following the French President's meeting with the Indian Prime Minister.
Canada Lifts Arms Export Embargo To Turkiye
Canada will restart exporting its defence products to Turkiye, ending the embargo that started due to the Armenia-Azerbaijan War.
Nuland Mentions Green Light for F-35 in case S-400 solved
U.S. Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland stated that Turkiye could be an F-35 customer once the S-400 problem is solved.
JASDF Conducts 555 Sorties Against RuAF and PLAAF Aircraft
Japanese MoD stated that 555 sorties were conducted in total in the last nine months of 2023, mostly against Russian and Chinese aircraft.
Biden Pushes U.S. Congress to Approve F-16 Sale to Turkiye
U.S. President Joe Biden’s White House sent a letter to members of Congress on Wednesday urging approval of F-16 aircraft and modernisation kits to Turkiye.
Putin Claims Alaska as Russian Territory
Putin declares Russia’s 1867 sale of Alaska to the U.S. is ‘illegal’ and wants it back. He, therefore, signed a decree to make the request official.
