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Japan to Convert C-2 into Gunship
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Japan to Convert C-2 into Gunship

The Japanese Ministry of Defence plans to launch a long-range missile from a Kawasaki C-2 transport aircraft as part of its defence strategy.

India Goes for the French option: Rafale M and Scorpene
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India Goes for the French option: Rafale M and Scorpene

India has given the green light to France and decided to purchase Dassault Rafale M fighter jets and Scorpene attack submarines.

Sweden is One Step Closer to NATO Membership
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Sweden is One Step Closer to NATO Membership

NATO made a press release about Sweden’s candidacy for membership and Turkiye’s security concerns.

Nikkei: France Axes NATO’s Relations in the Pacific
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Nikkei: France Axes NATO’s Relations in the Pacific

According to the Japan-based publication Nikkei Asia, France opposed NATO establishing a liaison office in Tokyo Japan to secure its relations with China.

Turkish Defence Companies Attend NATO Meeting
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Turkish Defence Companies Attend NATO Meeting

Turkish Defence companies Roketsan and Baykar attended the NATO Defence Ministers meeting in Brussels with the invitation of the Secretary-General of NATO.

Turkiye Sends Troops to Help Reduce Conflict in Kosovo
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Turkiye Sends Troops to Help Reduce Conflict in Kosovo

Turkish commandos arrived in Kosovo to support the NATO-led KFOR Peacekeeping Force after the recent violence.

Türkiye Sends Additional Force to KFOR
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Türkiye Sends Additional Force to KFOR

While the protests initiated by the ethnic Serbs in Kosovo bring Serbia's intervention to the agenda, Turkiye is sending additional support to NATO.

Finland Becomes NATO Ally
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Finland Becomes NATO Ally

Finland became NATO’s newest member today (April 4 2023) upon depositing its instrument of accession to the Alliance at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.

Turkish MFA Becomes First Step for Defence Export
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Turkish MFA Becomes First Step for Defence Export

Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) will discuss adding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to the export licence process.

Turkiye Approves Finland’s accession to NATO
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Turkiye Approves Finland’s accession to NATO

Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) gave the green light o NATO’s enlargement in Baltics for Finland.

The AUKUS gets Materialised
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The AUKUS gets Materialised

The AUKUS reached a new milestone in San Diego when the leaders of the three allies revealed an outline of the decades-long plan to the public.

Lockheed Martin Presents the F-35 as a Standard NATO fighter
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Lockheed Martin Presents the F-35 as a Standard NATO fighter

By 2030 there will be 450 F-35 stealth fighter jets across all NATO member bases according to Lockheed Martin's estimations.

Finland Forges Ahead of Sweden Toward NATO Membership
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Finland Forges Ahead of Sweden Toward NATO Membership

The Finnish parliament ratified legislation approving the Nordic country’s accession to NATO. Hungary objects to the two countries’ NATO application.

The USMC Reactivates Base in Guam
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The USMC Reactivates Base in Guam

The United States Marine Corps is increasing activities in Guam. Corps reactivated Base Camp Blaz with a ceremony.