Japan Faces Uncertainty in Fighter Jet Export Plans
Disagreements between Japan’s ruling parties have brought uncertainty to exporting fighter jets developed under the GCAP program to third-world countries.
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Belgium to Join Franco-German FCAS Program in 2025
Belgium intends to join the German-French Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program.
Germany Might “Soften” its Export Policies
According to Anadolu News Agency, the German Federal Minister of Defence says Berlin should be open to defence industry cooperation with strategic partners.
SSB’s 2024 Budget expectation: 837 million TL
Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz made a presentation about the 2024 budgets of the SSB at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Planning and Budget Commission.
War’s Footstep on the Door, EU Focuses on Armed Forces
European Union Defence Ministers decided to develop 22 military capabilities to strengthen European armed forces while war’s footsteps are on the door.
EU Recommends Opening Negotiations with Ukraine
EU Commission recommends opening negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova and granting candidate status to Georgia. The report includes remarks about Turkiye.
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.
A New Step on Sweden’s Path to NATO
Turkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Erdoğan sent Sweden’s NATO accession protocol to the Turkish Grand National Assembly.
Dendias: Greece to Invest in Defence Industry
Greek Defence Minister Dendias states they will continue accelerating equipment programmes and investing in the defence industry.
Finland’s President Niinisto Warns Europe About Nuclear War
President Sauli Niinisto of Finland says the Russian invasion of Ukraine was “a wake-up call” for Europe and NATO.
Ukraine, Lessoned Learned: UK Establishes UAV Unit
UK will establish a UAV unit by the end of 2023 as the war in Ukraine has showcased UAVs’ role in the battlefield.
Japan Boosts its Defence: $53B Budget Request
Japan boosts its defence as the ministry requested a record budget worth $53 billion for the fiscal year 2024 to be presented to the Parliament in January.
Turkey-Saudi-Pakistani Committee Discusses Defence
Delegations from three countries discussed developments in the defence industry, technology transfer and localisation, and scientific research.
Poland Buys Hundreds of Armoured Vehicles
Poland signed three separate deals to buy hundreds of armoured vehicles for its army in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
