$2.5 Billion Worth Arms Sale to Egypt
The U.S. administration plans to sell C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft and Air Defence Radar Systems worth of $2.5 billion.
Bilateral Relations News
Akar: Turkish F-35s Standing in Hangar
MoD Akar stated that six F-35A Lightning II fighters produced for Turkey are kept in the hangar. Akar said the future of these aircraft is also negotiated.
China Violates Taiwan's ADIZ with 39 Aircraft
The tension between China and Taiwan increased as 39 Chinese military planes flew into Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Baltic nations send Stingers, Javelins to Ukraine
The Baltic states will send “Stinger” and “Javelin” missile systems and various equipment to help Ukraine strengthen its defences.
U.S. Considers F-16 Sale to Repair Relations with Turkey
Biden considers the F-16 sale to repair relations with Turkey. Some Congress members object due to President Erdogan’s relationship with Russia.
Chile receives Early Warning aircraft from the UK
The Chilean Air Force has purchased three Boeing E-3D Sentry airborne early warning MK 1 (AEW1) aircraft from the UK Royal Air Force (RAF).
Space Cooperation Between Turkey and El Salvador
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele signed six trade agreements worth $100 million.
NATO Reaffirms Technical Cooperation with Ukraine
NCI Agency and Ukraine extended their Memorandum of Agreement (MoU) to collaborate on technology-related initiatives on January 17, 2022.
The first six Rafale aircraft were delivered to Greece
The first six Rafale fighter jets, out of a total of 24 ordered from France by Greece, landed at the Greek Airbase in Tanagra to join the 332 Squadron.
Britain Supplies Anti-Tank Weapons to Ukraine
Britain said it has begun delivering Ukraine with anti-tank weaponry to aid in its defence against a potential invasion during a standoff with Russia.
ROK secures $3.5 billion Defence Deal with UAE
ROK President Moon Jae-in visits the UAE to expand cooperation for a hydrogen economy and strengthen the strategic defence partnership.
Taliban Demand Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to Return Aircraft
The Taliban has warned Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to return aircraft flown out of Afghanistan since the militant group took control of the country.
Turkish Defence Industry in on Africa tour
A Turkish Defence Industry delegation led by SSB visits Africa. President Erdoğan’s visit to Africa in autumn sparked new relations with the African countries.
US SOCEUR Will Establish a Base in Albania
The U.S. has set up a forward operating base in Albania and plans to use it for special operations missions throughout the Balkans.
