Greece Eyes SAFE Loan for Fourth FDI-class Frigate Purchase
Athens may use EU SAFE loans to buy a fourth French FDI frigate, raising debate over whether funds meant to counter Russia should finance Greek-Turkish rivalry.
Defence Politics News
UK Finds Path Around German Block on Eurofighter for Turkiye
Ahead of IDEF, the Kensington Treaty signals that the United Kingdom is ready to overcome Germany’s long-standing block on Eurofighter exports to Turkiye.
EU Envoy Breaks Ground with First IDEF Defence Fair Visit
EU Ambassador to Ankara Thomas Ossowski will attend IDEF for the first time, reflecting Brussels’ growing interest in Türkiye’s expanding defence role.
FY2026 US Budget Shifts to PAC-3 and Hypersonic Focus
Pentagon’s FY2026 budget reflects a shift toward missile stockpiling, drone investment, and hypersonic arms as global threats reshape U.S. defence priorities.
Turkiye Prioritises Missile and Air Defence Systems
Iran’s hypersonic missiles breaching Israel’s air shield after retaliating for an Israeli strike has made layered defence Türkiye’s new strategic priority.
Erdoğan Agrees NATO Defence Spending to Reach 5% Of GDP
Erdoğan tells the NATO summit that Türkiye would raise its defence expenditure in 10 years, and the money will come exclusively from the national budget.
Erdoğan and Trump Meet on the sidelines of the NATO
Leaders stress cooperation on defence, trade, and regional stability at NATO summit in The Hague. Turkiye has F-35, F-16 Block 70 and CAATSA on defence agenda.
Israel Strikes Iranian Nuclear and Military Leadership
Israel says it hit on Friday the “heart” of Iran’s nuclear weapon program, killing senior officials. Explosions reported near Natanz; IAEA calls for restraint.
Pakistan Confirms Inking of Deal with Azerbaijan for JF-17
The Government of Pakistan confirmed that Azerbaijan has inked the deal to acquire 40 JF-17 fighters at a cost of $2 billion alongside a defence agreement.
Poland Halts Black Hawk Deal Amid Strategic Reshuffle
Poland calls off its plan to buy 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters due to the changes in military objectives caused by new threats and the situation in Ukraine.
UK to Build 12 Nuclear Submarines Amid Russia Tension
The UK has announced a big review of its military plans, which includes building up to 12 nuclear-powered submarines with conventional weapons for the RN.
Contradiction Between Objective and Method in SAFE Project
When looking at its aims, how it plans to use its resources, and how likely it is to work, the EU's SAFE seems to be influenced by political aspirations.
Turkiye and U.K. Discuss Areas of Cooperation in Security
Turkish MoD and senior U.K. officials held a meeting to discuss possible areas of cooperation regarding defence and regional security in the MENA region.
Global Arms Race Accelerates Turkiye Climbs Defence Rankings
Reaching $2.72 trillion in 2024, global defence expenditure pushed Türkiye up to 17th place, surpassing Spain in an escalating worldwide weapons race.
