Fidan and Rubio Meet in US to Discuss Syria and Sanctions
Turkish MFA Fidan and US Secretary Rubio met in DC to discuss Syria, CAATSA sanctions, Turkiye's return to the F-35 program, Ukraine peace initiatives.
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Bilateral Relations
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Bilateral Relations
Fidan Visits US to Discuss CAATSA Sanctions and F-35 Return
After years of tension, Minister Fidan visits Washington to address easing CAATSA restrictions and revitalising Türkiye’s involvement in the F-35 development.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Danish Defence Committee Chairman Regrets F-35 Purchase
Denmark’s Defence Committee Chairman Rasmus Jarlov protests on social media, the F-35 procurement underlining his responsibility over the procurement decision.
Air
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MoD Maintains its Positions on S-400, CAATSA, and F-35
While keeping its position on CAATSA sanctions and a prospective return to the F-35 program, Türkiye maintains the S-400 air defence system in inventory.
Defence Politics
Macron Calls for European Defence Over US Alternatives
After reinforcing strategic autonomy and bolstering Europe's military sector, Macron exhorts EU countries to prioritise European defence industry over the US.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Canada Reevaluates F-35 Purchase Given US Political Tensions
As Germany advocates anti-F-35 campaigns and Portugal investigates other fighter alternatives, Canada reevaluates its F-35 purchase amid US concerns.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Lisbon Rejects F-35 Purchase Amid Geopolitical Concerns
Portugal rules out F-35 acquisition, citing fears over US policy shifts and software restrictions signalling a possible shift to European alternatives.
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Bilateral Relations
Turkish Air Force Returns to Red Flag Exercise in the US
The Red Flag Exercise symbolises the development of Turkish-US relations as TurAF returns to the multinational exercise at Nellis after 9 years of intervals.
Air
India’s Budget for 114 new fighters in 2025: over $20 billion
Reuters quotes two top Indian government sources that, one of the world’s best arms buyers, will launch a tender for procuring 114 new fighter jets by 2025.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Trump Sells F-35 Fighters to India Despite S-400 Ownership
President Trump said that the US will sell F-35 fighters to S-400 owner India. This decision will contradict the US’s CAATSA decision to Turkiye over the S-400.
Air
UAE Receives First Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jet
The UAE announced the inauguration of the first Dassault Rafale F4 fighter jet. The jet will remain at Dassault’s Flight Test Center to perform flight tests.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Pentagon Orders 145 F-35 Jets Worth $11.76 Billion
Department of Defence has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth $11.76 billion to manufacture 145 F-35 fighter jets in various configurations.
Air
Eurofighter Typhoon Flies in Ankara for the Second Time
RAF's two Eurofighter fighter jets landed today at the Mürted Air Field Command in Ankara. This marks the second appearance with 19 years of interval.
Air
Bilateral Relations
State Department for F-35: Conditions Remain Unchanged
U.S. State Department: "Everyone knows the conditions required for the supply of F-35s to Turkiye, and our policy has not changed." in response to Turkish MoD.
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Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
China Unveils Two 5th Generation Aircraft at the same time
China unveiled its new generation stealth fighter jet “J-35A” and displayed a mock-up of the two-seat version of the J-20 aircraft “J-20S” at Zhuhai Airshow.
Country
Poland Increases the Defence Budget for upcoming years
The Polish Government has sent the 2025 draft budget to the Parliament worth $32.89 billion, which is larger than the 2024 budget. The Defence budget increases.
