Burak Ege Bekdil
Burak Ege Bekdil was the Turkey correspondent for Defense News.
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Turkey’s Baykar to spend $100 million on Ukraine drone production
Company executives profess to view the war-torn country as a long-term, strategic partner rather than a short-term market.
Turkey To Create New Border Security Unit
Turkey finalized plans to create a new, comprehensive border security unit encompassing territorial security, coast guard and customs security, a top Turkish official announced.
Under US Pressure, Turkey Agrees to Pull Troops From Iraq
Turkey announced it would continue to withdraw its troops in Iraq, in a move to ease tensions with its neighbor.
Turkey To Build Military Base in Qatar
Turkey will build a military base in Qatar, its most trusted regional ally, officials said.
Carter Seeks New Ways to Fight ISIL in Turkey Visit
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter visited Turkey on Dec. 15 to devise new strategies to fight the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Syria and Iraq.
Turkey Receives Third A400M Transport Aircraft
The third A400M military transport aircraft was delivered to the Turkish Air Force, Turkish officials said.
Turkey Mulls Stopgap Air Defense Acquisition
Turkish officials are mulling a stopgap solution after scrapping an air defense contract and moving to an indigenous effort
RR-Honeywell Engine To Power Turkish Light Helicopter
Turkish Aerospace Industries has signed an agreement with a partnership of Rolls-Royce and Honeywell for the acquisition of engines that will power a light utility helicopter.
Boeing Delivers Last AEW&C Aircraft to Turkey
Boeing delivered the fourth and last Peace Eagle airborne early warning and control aircraft to the Turkish armed forces
Europe's Role Grows in Syria, but Boots Unlikely
Europe's role in the fight against ISIL is expanding, but boots on the ground remain unlikely.
