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EU warns Greenland seizure would shatter NATO unity
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EU warns Greenland seizure would shatter NATO unity

EU Defence and Space Commissioner Kubilius warned that any US military takeover of Greenland would end NATO, as Brussels signals stronger backing for Denmark.

French MP calls for planned NATO exit after Trump row
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French MP calls for planned NATO exit after Trump row

Clémence Guetté says the US is kidnapping a head of state in Venezuela and threatening Greenland, urging France to leave NATO’s integrated command now.

Erdoğan Reframes F-35 Return as a NATO Security Issue
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Erdoğan Reframes F-35 Return as a NATO Security Issue

Erdoğan outlines Türkiye’s F-35 return as vital to NATO security, signalling a shift at long waited F-16 talks expose deeper questions about US priorities.

Pentagon Review Confirms AUKUS Amid Indo-Pacific Tension
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Pentagon Review Confirms AUKUS Amid Indo-Pacific Tension

Following a five-month review, the U.S. confirms its commitment to AUKUS, opting to proceed with submarine cooperation as China’s pressure continues to rise.

Why Romania Preferred the Turkish Solution: MILGEM Akhisar
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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.

Azerbaijan, Armenia sign US-brokered peace in Washington
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Azerbaijan, Armenia sign US-brokered peace in Washington

Aliyev and Pashinyan sign a deal at the White House that reopens the Zangezur transportation corridor and promises to end decades of warfare in the Caucasus.

FY2026 US Budget Shifts to PAC-3 and Hypersonic Focus
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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.

Erdoğan Agrees NATO Defence Spending to Reach 5% Of GDP
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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.

China Expands Influence Towards Iran Through Railway
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China Expands Influence Towards Iran Through Railway

Train that arrived in Iran using the new railway represents not only an alternative route for Iran but also an opportunity for China to expand its influence.

Trump Loses Interest in Israel for Middle East Policy
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Trump Loses Interest in Israel for Middle East Policy

U.S. President Donald Trump’s interest in working with Israel for the Middle East policy has seen a sharp drop-off with disappointment and burned-out patience.

Germany Vetoes Eurofighter Typhoon Sale to Turkiye
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Germany Vetoes Eurofighter Typhoon Sale to Turkiye

Berlin cites concerns the opposition mayor’s arrest as reasons for Eurofighter veto, but international relations might play a role behind closed doors.

Turkiye Drives Black Sea Post-Conflict Strategy
Turkiye

Turkiye Drives Black Sea Post-Conflict Strategy

A total of 39 delegates from 21 countries met in Ankara to discuss Black Sea security. Turkiye emphasized continued adherence to the Montreux Convention.

China, Japan and the Republic of Korea Resume Trade Dialogue
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China, Japan and the Republic of Korea Resume Trade Dialogue

China, Japan and the Republic of Korea met at trilateral economic talks to balance U.S. protectionism while avoiding direct confrontation with Washington.

SSB Strengthens Its International Presence with New Attachés
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SSB Strengthens Its International Presence with New Attachés

SSB appoints new attachés to embassies in Saudi Arabia, Poland, Nigeria and the Philippines to advance military cooperation and defence industry ties.