Biden’s F-16 Condition: Sweden Joins NATO
U.S. President Biden calls Turkish counterpart Erdoğan following re-election to allow Sweden to join NATO in return for getting F-16 fighters.
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Finland Becomes NATO Ally
Finland became NATO’s newest member today (April 4 2023) upon depositing its instrument of accession to the Alliance at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.
Sweden suspends NATO membership process indefinitely
Faced with the Turkish reaction, Sweden has indefinitely suspended its entry into NATO membership. This decision was taken in Stockholm.
Invisible Ties: F-16, Sweden's and Finland's access to NATO
US Ambassador to Turkiye Jeffry Flake made statements about the sale of the F-16 and Sweden and Finland's membership step in NATO.
Africa to Discuss Air Force’s Role in Counter-Terror Missions
African countries' Air Forces prepare to discuss their role in Counter-Terror Missions. The Africa Airforce Forum will be held in Senegal on 26-27 October 2022.
Israel’s MoD Gantz visits Azerbaijan
Israeli Defence Minister, Benny Gantz, made an official visit to Azerbaijan earlier this week following recent clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Turkiye and Libya Signed Hydrocarbon Agreement
Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that a MoU was signed between Turkiye and Libya in the field of hydrocarbons.
US is Reluctant to Asses Ukraine's NATO Application
U.S. believes Ukraine's NATO application "should be taken up at a different time," White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in response to Kyiv.
India and China Take Part in Russia's Vostok Military Drills
India and China participate in Russia’s weeklong joint military drills “Vostok-2022” (East 2022).
Australia to Choose the Nuclear-Powered Submarines in 2023
Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles, stated that the country plans to announce its choice of nuclear-powered submarines in the first quarter of 2023.
Trilateral Memorandum in Madrid: Everyone is Happy
Madrid: Before the beginning of the NATO Summit, Turkiye, Finland, and Sweden held talks facilitated by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
British Ministers visit Turkiye to Deepen Relations
British Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace visited Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar in Ankara.
UK Calls India to join the TEMPEST
Britain and India will strengthen their defence and security ties, to develop combat jet technology, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced.
France to send CAESAR Howitzers and Milan ATGMs to Ukraine
President Macron announced that France will deliver weapons to Ukraine and said, “from Milan to Caesar through several types of armaments in an interview.
