Bilateral Relations News

Katmerciler Exports but not to Kenya
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Katmerciler Exports but not to Kenya

Katmerciler announced an export deal worth 39 million 450 thousand euros. The deal will include different types of armoured vehicles but not to Kenya

US: We Did Not Aim at Affecting the Turkish Defence Sector
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US: We Did Not Aim at Affecting the Turkish Defence Sector

US Ambassador to Turkey David M. Satterfield said that they did not aim at affecting the Turkish defence sector as a whole, but rather specific licences to SSB.

Turkey Aims Indo –Pacific Market
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Turkey Aims Indo –Pacific Market

SSB and SSI set the 2021 Exhibition agenda, focusing on the Indo-Pacific region, specifically Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

NATO Stuff to Ukraine
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NATO Stuff to Ukraine

Ukraine, which is in conflict with Russia, continues to acquire NATO-standard equipment.

Two US Destroyers in the Black Sea
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Two US Destroyers in the Black Sea

US Navy sent two destroyers and a replenishment oiler to the Black Sea just days after President Biden confronted Putin about Russian policy.

Philippine Air Force Received C-130H
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Philippine Air Force Received C-130H

Philippine Air Force received former USAF C-130H transporter on 14 January 2021.

UK: Wait and See on CAATSA
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UK: Wait and See on CAATSA

The British Ambassador to Turkey, Sir Dominick Chilcott, discussed bilateral relations after Brexit at an online meeting organised by the DMD.

F-35 Sale to UAE is Ripped Off
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F-35 Sale to UAE is Ripped Off

The UAE signed a deal to purchase up to 50 F-35 and 18 MQ-9 Reaper drones from the U.S. just an hour before President Joe Biden was inaugurated.

Avril Haines Becomes Biden’s DNI
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Avril Haines Becomes Biden’s DNI

Avril Haines is confirmed to lead 18 intelligence agencies and units, including the CIA and NSA. She is the first Jewish person to take this position.

Israeli IAI to cooperate with Albania's Luarasi University
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Israeli IAI to cooperate with Albania's Luarasi University

Israel and Albania cooperate for future Cyber Warfare. Israeli IAI’s enterprise ELTA will cooperate with Albania's Luarasi University regarding cyber studies.