Bilateral Relations News

Japan Set to Export “Patriot” to U.S.
Japan

Japan Set to Export “Patriot” to U.S.

Japan has loosened its arms export rules to deliver locally manufactured missiles and artillery to countries like the United States.

U.S. Approves $1 Billion Saudi Blanket Order
Saudi Arabia USA

U.S. Approves $1 Billion Saudi Blanket Order

The U.S. approves a $1 billion FMS covering diverse training programs for Saudi Arabian military forces, including flight and technical training.

France is Officially Out of Niger As Last Troops Leaves
France Niger

France is Officially Out of Niger As Last Troops Leaves

The last French troops deployed in Niger left the country on Friday. This farewell ended French existence in the third country in the Sahel region.

China and Russia Conduct Joint MPA Near Japan
Russia China

China and Russia Conduct Joint MPA Near Japan

China and Russia conducted their joint strategic maritime air patrol near Japan for the second time in 2023.

Turkiye and Hungary Deepen Relations with Gidran
Turkiye Hungary

Turkiye and Hungary Deepen Relations with Gidran

Turkish-Hungarian relations will be strengthened with the partnership established by companies in the defence industry of the two countries.

Niger Announces Withdrawal of French Troops in Three Days
Niger France

Niger Announces Withdrawal of French Troops in Three Days

Niger's military regime led by General Abdourahamane Tiani declared the withdrawal of all French troops by December 22.

U.S. Approves UH-60M Black Hawk $1.95B FMS to Greece
USA Greece

U.S. Approves UH-60M Black Hawk $1.95B FMS to Greece

The State Department greenlights a $1.95B deal for Greece to acquire 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters.

Greek-British Meeting Cancelled
Greece United Kingdom

Greek-British Meeting Cancelled

Greece and the UK's planned Prime Minister’s meeting has been cancelled. Greek Premier tweeted that it was the decision of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Sweden and Brazil Deepen Aviation Cooperation
Sweden Brazil

Sweden and Brazil Deepen Aviation Cooperation

The Brazilian and Swedish governments negotiated the procurement of the F-39 Gripen fighter jet and the KC-390 Millennium multirole transport aircraft.

UK and Turkiye to Deepen Relations
Turkiye United Kingdom

UK and Turkiye to Deepen Relations

Turkish and UK Defence Ministers signed a letter of intent for a closer defence relationship between the two nations.

British Defence Minister Visits Turkish Counterpart
Turkiye United Kingdom

British Defence Minister Visits Turkish Counterpart

UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps pays an official visit to his Turkish counterpart Yaşar Güler.

Güler: We are Planning to Buy a Typhoon Fighter Jet
Germany United Kingdom Turkiye

Güler: We are Planning to Buy a Typhoon Fighter Jet

Defence Minister Yaşar Güler announced they plan to purchase 40 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets from the United Kingdom and Spain.

The Times: Germany May Leave the FCAS for the Tempest
Germany United Kingdom France

The Times: Germany May Leave the FCAS for the Tempest

Germany is reportedly considering leaving the FCAS project with France for the British GCAP/Tempest, upsetting the European strategic balance.

SSB and Tawazun Council Meet in Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates Turkiye

SSB and Tawazun Council Meet in Abu Dhabi

Defence Industry Agency (SSB) and Tawazun Council met for the first time at a Working Group Meeting in Abu Dhabi.