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AFP Announces $35 Billion Worth “Re-Horizon 3” Programme
Country Regional / Strategy

AFP Announces $35 Billion Worth “Re-Horizon 3” Programme

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced the “Re-Horizon 3” modernisation program to address evolving security threats.

Nuland Mentions Green Light for F-35 in Case Turkiye Solves S-400
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Nuland Mentions Green Light for F-35 in Case Turkiye Solves S-400

U.S. Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland stated that Turkiye could be an F-35 customer once the S-400 problem is solved.

Turkiye Approves Sweden’s Accession to NATO
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Turkiye Approves Sweden’s Accession to NATO

President Erdoğan approved Sweden’s accession to NATO. The decision is declared in the official Gazette.

Turkiye to wait until Sweden’s NATO Process is Completed
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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.

Turkish Parliament Ratifies Sweden’s membership to NATO
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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.

Why does Russia Want Alaska back from the U.S.?
Regional / Strategy Analysis

Why does Russia Want Alaska back from the U.S.?

The last move in the struggle to dominate the trade route between the U.S. and Russia came from Russia. Putin wants to claim the sale of Alaska “invalid”.

Taiwan's Presidential Election, China's war with the U.S.?
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Taiwan's Presidential Election, China's war with the U.S.?

The presidential election in Taiwan further strains relations between the two Chinese states and underlines the risk of war that would trap the U.S.

 Tripartite Cooperation Against Mines in The Black Sea
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Tripartite Cooperation Against Mines in The Black Sea

"Black Sea MCM” was signed within the scope of the "Tripartite Initiative" initiated against the mine danger in the Black Sea.

Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia meet to Deepen Defence Cooperation
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.

Germany Lifts Eurofighter Sales Opposition to Saudi Arabia
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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.

Eurofighter: A Strategic Shift in Turkiye's Defence Plans
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Eurofighter: A Strategic Shift in Turkiye's Defence Plans

This article discusses the road to Eurofighter acquisition and its consequences for Turkiye, Greece, Israel, Russia and NATO.

U.S. Set to Deploy Soldier in Denmark
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U.S. Set to Deploy Soldier in Denmark

The United States, aiming to increase its military presence in the Baltic region, has signed a military cooperation agreement with Denmark.

ROSATOM Completed the Production of RITM-200 Reactors
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ROSATOM Completed the Production of RITM-200 Reactors

Russian ROSATOM announced that the second RITM-200 nuclear reactor for icebreaker Chukotka will be delivered to the shipyard by the end of 2023.

Iran Cooperates with Niger
Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Iran Cooperates with Niger

Iran intends to strengthen its relations with Niger by standing against former colonial power France.