Greece Narrows SAFE Bid as Tri-Partner Model Emerges
Athens cut its SAFE bids to 6 projects worth €815m, focusing on satellite ISR, counter-drone layers and secure communications through multi-partner cooperation.
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UK frames C-130J deal with Türkiye as £550m export win
Britain presents Türkiye’s C-130J programme as a £550m export win, but the figure blends modernisation with industrial impact, recalling Eurofighter ambiguity.
US State Department Approves Massive Arms Sale to Taiwan
DSCA announced multiple arms sales’ approval by the US State Department, including ALTIUS UAVs, ATGMs, and artillery systems to Taiwan on its official page.
US House approves record £901bn defence budget for 2026
The US House of Representatives has passed the 2026 National Defense Authorisation Act with a record £901 billion defence budget. Senate is next step.
EU pushes Greece to rewrite SAFE plan after overreach
Brussels says Greece’s €2.9 billion SAFE proposal exceeds its €787 million ceiling and fails to meet EU cooperation rules, forcing Athens to revise its plan.
CENTCOM unveils first strike-drone force in region
CENTCOM has activated a new strike-drone force, selecting the Middle East as the only theatre where modern unmanned warfare unfolds at full operational scale.
Why Romania Preferred the Turkish Solution: MILGEM Akhisar
This article discusses how Romania needed naval modernisation but pursued EU-driven policies instead of choosing Türkiye’s proven, cost-effective solution.
SSB Announces Contracts for Air Defence and Missiles
Secretary of Defence Industries Haluk Görgün announced the contracts between ASELSAN and ROKETSAN for air defence and missile systems totalling $6.5 billion.
NATO Pulls Post as Greece Mislabels Orion 2025 Drill
Greece tagged NATO in the Orion 2025 drill. After TurDef asked about the claim, NATO deleted its post, admitting error and exposing the move to readers.
Nuclear Submarine as the Next Strategic Expansion for Japan?
Japan making moves to expand the strategic capabilities of its military - particularly JMSDF- is considering the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines.
EU assigns military adviser in Ankara for first time
In a first, the EU appointed a Polish defence attaché previously posted in Ankara as a military adviser, marking a new phase in EU–Türkiye defence ties.
Turkish Eurofighter: The Power Multiplier for NATO Too
Turkiye has concluded negotiations on its long-standing Eurofighter Typhoon procurement. The agreement will add 20 aircraft to the Turkish Air Force's fleet.
Eurofighter Contract with Turkiye Anticipated in 2025
German Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that the deal with Turkiye for Eurofighter is anticipated to be signed this year, following a visit to Ankara.
Brazilian Army’s Commander in Chief to Visit Turkiye
Commander in Chief of the Brazilian Army, Tomás Miguel Miné Ribeiro Paiva, will visit Ankara and Istanbul between the 25th of October and the 3rd of November.
