Bilateral Relations News

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.

Former US Ambassador Supports Turkiye Acquiring F-35s
Air Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations

Former US Ambassador Supports Turkiye Acquiring F-35s

James Jeffrey, the Former U.S. ambassador to Ankara, supported Turkiye's acquisition of F-35s, underlining that CAATSA is fading away.

German Chancellor Receives Backlash From the U.K.
Defence Politics Bilateral Relations

German Chancellor Receives Backlash From the U.K.

Olaf Scholz received backlash from U.K. officials for revealing sensitive information regarding the support to Ukraine.

Canadian Ambassador to Turkiye Visits TUSAŞ
Bilateral Relations

Canadian Ambassador to Turkiye Visits TUSAŞ

Kevin Hamilton, the Canadian Ambassador to Turkiye, visited TUSAŞ’s facilities and the CEO Temel Kotil.

Minister Güler Visits U.K and Bosnia and Herzegovina
Defence Politics Bilateral Relations

Minister Güler Visits U.K and Bosnia and Herzegovina

The defence ministry announced that Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler visited two countries, the United Kingdom and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Turkish-Egyptian Relations Brings New Terms in the EEZ
Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Turkish-Egyptian Relations Brings New Terms in the EEZ

Turkiye’s relations with Egypt improves. The new relations create room for new developments concerning the 28th Meridian and the EEZ at the Mediterranean Sea.

Turkiye and Egypt are cooperating in Defence
Bilateral Relations

Turkiye and Egypt are cooperating in Defence

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's contact with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi started a new era between the two countries.

Turkish – U.S. Relations to Regain Momentum
Bilateral Relations

Turkish – U.S. Relations to Regain Momentum

U.S. Ambassador to Turkiye, Jeff Flake, wrote an article about bilateral relations at the Deseret, where he focuses on defence industry relations.

Turkiye and Pakistan to Cooperate on Air-to-Air Missiles
Weapon / Missile Air Bilateral Relations Expo and Air Show

Turkiye and Pakistan to Cooperate on Air-to-Air Missiles

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) released a statement on social media platform X with the announcement of technological cooperation on air-to-air missiles.