Germany may Shift to Green on Turkiye Eurofighter Deal
After initial opposition under Scholz, Berlin now appears open to the export of Eurofighter jets to Turkiye, Handelsblatt has reported post-NATO summit.
erdoğan News
Air
Bilateral Relations
Air
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Turkiye Prioritises Missile and Air Defence Systems
Iran’s hypersonic missiles breaching Israel’s air shield after retaliating for an Israeli strike has made layered defence Türkiye’s new strategic priority.
Air
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
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.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Erdoğan and Trump Meet on the sidelines of the NATO
Leaders stress cooperation on defence, trade, and regional stability at NATO summit in The Hague. Turkiye has F-35, F-16 Block 70 and CAATSA on defence agenda.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Türkiye Joins Fighter Jet Exporters “Club” with KAAN Deal
In a landmark defence deal, Türkiye will export 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia. Turkish President Erdoğan confirmed the agreement via social media.
Country
2025’s First SSIK is Held with Giant Projects at Palace
The Directorate of Communications announced the results of the Defence Industry Executive Committee, which was convened under President Erdoğan’s chairmanship.
Air
Germany Hints Change in Eurofighter Sales to Turkiye
Germany hints at a possible change in Eurofighter sales to Turkiye as Chancellor Friedrich Merz shows hope for NATO cooperation and intends to visit Ankara.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
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.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Kathimerini Confirms Lobby to Block Turkish F-35 Acquisition
Kathimerini reveals that Israel and Greece jointly lobbied in Washington to prevent the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye over strategic concerns.
Air
US’s Position on Turkish F-35A Acquisition Worries Greece
Information released by the Greek newspaper Kathimerini suggests the United States is modifying its position on the sale of F-35 fighter fighters to Türkiye.
Bilateral Relations
Indonesia Shows Interest in KAAN Fighter Jet Project
Indonesia President Subianto shows interest in fifth-generation fighter: “We want to be involved in the KAAN project” During his official visit to Turkiye.
Air
Bilateral Relations
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.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
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.
Air
Weapon / Missile
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.
Ammunition
Investment
Bilateral Relations
MKE and Polish Deputy MoD Discuss 155 mm ToT and Production
The Polish Government announced that a meeting between the MKE GM İlhami Keleş and Polish Deputy MoD Paweł Bejda took place regarding 155 mm ammunition ToT.
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
Erdoğan for EU: We Maintain our Goal of Full Membership
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who speaks at an online meeting organised by the European Union, said, “We maintain our goal of full membership.”
