UAE delivers first arms shipment to Israel amid Gaza conflict
On August 23, the UAE transferred roughly 40 tonnes of military equipment to Israel, the first verified direct supply.
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HAVELSAN and Egypt's AOI sign an MoU for UAV production
HAVELSAN and Egypt's AOI have signed an MoU to cooperate to make autonomous UAVs, which will provide the African market with high-tech, low-cost solutions.
UK Blocks Israeli Officials from Attending DSEI 2025
The UK has barred Israeli government officials from DSEI25 over Gaza operations, though Israeli firms such as Elbit and Rafael may still attend independently.
US Deploys 10 F-35s to the Republic of Korea, Pyongyang Furious
The US has stationed ten F-35 stealth fighters at Kunsan Air Base for joint drills with the Republic of Korea, drawing sharp condemnation from North Korea.
Senegal Seeks to Enhance Cooperation with Turkish Industry
Senegal’s visits and talks with the Turkish defence firms and authorities, including ASELSAN, signal an intent to take the cooperation to an industrial level.
Riyadh Requests Renewal of Greek Patriot Defence Mission
Greece may extend its Patriot air defence mission in Saudi Arabia to 2026, securing ARAMCO sites as Athens and Riyadh deepen defence and economic ties.
India Cancels F-35 Fighter Talks in Response to Tariffs
India has informed the U.S. that it is no longer considering the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets after the declaration of a 25% tariff on Indian products.
The UK and Turkiye negotiate a deal to acquire Eurofighter Typhoons
Türkiye and the UK signed a MoU at IDEF to acquire Eurofighter fighter planes. This would improve the two NATO allies' strategic military collaboration.
Israel Urges Congress to Block F-35 Sale to Türkiye
A senior Israeli official told Breitbart News that selling F-35A Lightning IIs to Türkiye would endanger Israel and said Congress must act to stop it.
US Envoy to Turkiye: S-400, F-35, CAATSA to be Solved Soon
US Ambassador to Turkiyestated that a new era in bilateral relations is ahead, and that the issues of S-400, F-35, and CAATSA will be resolved by 2025.
Germany may Shift to Green on Turkiye Eurofighter Deal
After initial opposition under Scholz, Berlin now appears open to the export of Eurofighter jets to Turkiye, Handelsblatt has reported post-NATO summit.
Turkiye Prioritises Missile and Air Defence Systems
Iran’s hypersonic missiles breaching Israel’s air shield after retaliating for an Israeli strike has made layered defence Türkiye’s new strategic priority.
Erdoğan and Trump Meet on the sidelines of the NATO
Leaders stress cooperation on defence, trade, and regional stability at NATO summit in The Hague. Turkiye has F-35, F-16 Block 70 and CAATSA on defence agenda.
President Trump: U.S. Strike Obliterated Iran’s Nuclear Sites
B-2 bombers and submarine-launched missiles targeted Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan in a strike U.S. President Trump hailed as a “spectacular military success.”
