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U.S. to Sell F-16 to Turkiye with a price tag of $23.0 Billion
Air Weapon / Missile E/W Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software

U.S. to Sell F-16 to Turkiye with a price tag of $23.0 Billion

The State Department approved a possible FMS to Turkiye of F-16 Acquisition and Modernisation and related equipment for an estimated cost of $23.0 billion.

Turkiye Approves Sweden’s Accession to NATO
Regional / Strategy

Turkiye Approves Sweden’s Accession to NATO

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

Biden Pushes U.S. Congress to Approve F-16 Sale to Turkiye
Air Bilateral Relations

Biden Pushes U.S. Congress to Approve F-16 Sale to Turkiye

U.S. President Joe Biden’s White House sent a letter to members of Congress on Wednesday urging approval of F-16 aircraft and modernisation kits to Turkiye.

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

Turkish Parliament Ratifies Sweden’s membership to NATO
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.

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”.

U.K. MoD Inks Deal for Challenger 3 MBT’s New Armour
Land

U.K. MoD Inks Deal for Challenger 3 MBT’s New Armour

A deal was signed between the U.K. MoD and Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land to equip the new Challenger 3 MBTs with modular armour.

The U.S. Approves Javelin ATGM Sale to Kosovo
Weapon / Missile

The U.S. Approves Javelin ATGM Sale to Kosovo

Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) made a statement regarding the approval of Javelin ATGM’s sale to Kosovo worth $75 million.

Turkiye Asks U.S.’s Approval to Produce GE Engines for KAAN
Air Engine and Transmission

Turkiye Asks U.S.’s Approval to Produce GE Engines for KAAN

Turkiye wants to produce GE’s F110 engines in Turkiye as a stop-gap engine solution for the indigenous KAAN fighter jet.

Eurofighter: A Strategic Shift in Turkiye's Defence Plans
Analysis Air Regional / Strategy

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
Defence Politics Regional / Strategy

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.

Germany Might “Soften” its Export Policies
Defence Politics

Germany Might “Soften” its Export Policies

According to Anadolu News Agency, the German Federal Minister of Defence says Berlin should be open to defence industry cooperation with strategic partners.

Turkiye Presents Turkish Fighter KAAN to NATO Countries
Air

Turkiye Presents Turkish Fighter KAAN to NATO Countries

Turkiye has recently presented the Turkish Fighter KAAN to NATO countries at the International Fighter Conference 2023 in Madrid.

A New Step on Sweden’s Path to NATO
Bilateral Relations Defence Politics

A New Step on Sweden’s Path to NATO

Turkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Erdoğan sent Sweden’s NATO accession protocol to the Turkish Grand National Assembly.