German Chancellor Receives Backlash From the U.K.
Olaf Scholz received backlash from U.K. officials for revealing sensitive information regarding the support to Ukraine.
Defence Politics News
Defence Politics
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Bilateral Relations
Minister Güler Visits U.K and Bosnia and Herzegovina
The defence ministry announced that Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler visited two countries, the United Kingdom and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Defence Politics
France Might Change Policy for Artillery Shells
Previously objecting to acquiring artillery shells from non-EU states, France signals a change in EU-centred policy.
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
NATO Supports Türkiye’s Montreux Strategy at the Black Sea
The NATO Defence Ministers supported the Turkish approach to the mine clearance activities based on the Montreux Convention in the Black Sea.
Land
Defence Politics
Lithuania Acquires German Leopard-2 MBTs
Lithuania has announced its intention to procure German Leopard-2 tanks, create a new Infantry Division and increase the number of conscripts.
Defence Politics
Regional / Strategy
Air
Turkiye to wait until Sweden’s NATO Process is Completed
The U.S. State Department underlined that Turkiye’s F-16 acquisition process would wait until Sweden’s NATO admission process is completed.
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
Turkish Parliament Ratifies Sweden’s membership to NATO
The Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) voted for Sweden’s NATO accession protocol. The approval is expected to give a path to new F-16 negotiations.
Defence Politics
Country
Crack in Israeli War Cabinet: Stop Disturbing Me!
On the 100th day of Israel’s war with HAMAS, Defence Minister Gallant left the Security Cabinet after a quarrel with PM Netanyahu.
Defence Politics
Navy / Maritime
Mines in the Black Sea to be Hunted
The "Triple Initiative" agreement against the danger of mines in the Black Sea will be signed in Istanbul tomorrow.
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia meet to Deepen Defence Cooperation
Senior military officials from the three nations meet in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, to reaffirm their shared goal of self-sufficiency in defence.
Defence Politics
Regional / Strategy
Air
Germany Lifts Eurofighter Sales Opposition to Saudi Arabia
Germany stops opposing Eurofighter sales to Saudi Arabia. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced the policy shift resulted from Israel.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Norway Allows Direct Arms Sales to Ukraine
The Norwegian government has authorised the direct sale of weapons and defence equipment to Ukraine, effective January 1, 2024.
Navy / Maritime
Defence Politics
Danish Frigate Joins Operation “Guardian of Prosperity”
Denmark will join the US-led Operation Prosperity Guardian (OPG) with a frigate in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
Defence Politics
Greece Starts R&D on Defence Industry
Greek Defence Ministry states that the Hellenic Centre for Defence Research and Innovation Development will be established.
