Trump-Erdogan ties are propelling F-35 talks with once-banned partner
During Donald Trump’s first term, the U.S. removed NATO ally Turkey from the fighter program after Turkey purchased an air defense system from Russia.
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Turkey’s Kızılelma combat drone hits test target in all-Turkish setup
The Nov. 29 test, which fell on what some in the U.S. might call Turkey Day weekend, marked the first time the drone struck an aerial target beyond sight.
Turkish firms unveil two drones during multinational EFES exercise
More than 40 Turkish defense companies attended the exercise to exhibit their products, which included Lentatek’s anti-radiation loitering drone Kargi and Turkish Aerospace Industries’ target drone.
Turkey selects Leonardo’s AW119T to train helo pilots
Turkish Land Forces Command will use the 15 helicopters purchased under the contract.
Turkey starts mass production of miniature drone missile
Engineers have has extended the Bozok’s range from an original 9 km to 15 km, and they are working on a more effective warhead.
Turkey seeks to repair ties with Western procurement club
The war in Ukraine has put Turkey in a pivotal broker position within NATO, as Ankara seeks access to modern alliance weaponry.
Turkey sends Rolls-Royce another pitch to co-produce engines for the TF-X jet
One aspect of the potential deal involves the ability to export the engine to other countries, a top Turkish official said.
Swedish, Finnish NATO bids raise the prospect of a beefier Baltic Sea posture
With Sweden and Finland in NATO, the alliance would be able to recalibrate its force posture in the Baltic Sea to a level capable of evening out the regional deterrence balance with Russia, according to Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist.
Greece seeks to join F-35 program as it lobbies against Turkey F-16 sale
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the White House and Congress this week to make to make his country’s case for acquiring the F-35 stealth fighter jet while lobbying against Turkey’s attempts to upgrade and acquire its aging fleet of F-16 aircraft.
Turkish drones arouse desire, dispute in Central Asia
One reported deal in the region appears to have stirred political kerfuffle between the Turkish government and two rival Turkic republics.
Turkey’s leader opposes letting Finland, Sweden join NATO
The Turkish leader explained his opposition by alleging that Sweden and other Scandinavian countries support Kurdish militants and others whom Turkey considers to be terrorists. He also accused Greece of using the alliance against Turkey.
By Jari Tanner, The Associated Press