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Turkey's S-400 gambit to rejoin the F-35
Turkey proposes transferring its Russian S-400 to the UAE, aiming to remove the main obstacle to its return to the F-35 program amid a Gulf interceptor shortage.
2026-07-20
Turkey's S-400 Becomes Geopolitical Currency
Turkey plans to transfer its S-400 to the UAE to rejoin the F-35 program and lift CAATSA sanctions, leveraging Iran war pressure on Gulf air defenses. Israel opposes the deal, citing its Qualitative Military Edge.
2026-07-20
Türkiye–UK Defence Partnership Deepens NATO T
The Türkiye-UK Security and Defence Partnership solidifies Ankara's NATO ties, enhancing military cooperation and intelligence sharing.
2026-07-09
Turkey's Journalist Crackdown Before NATO
Turkey detained at least 11 journalists before the NATO summit, raising alarms over press freedom and the alliance's response to autocratic practices.
2026-07-09
Trump's Ukrainian Patriot Production Deal
Trump greenlights Ukrainian production of Patriot missiles, reshaping NATO's air defense strategy and boosting European industrial cooperation.
2026-07-09
NATO's €70bn Ukraine Pledge Reshapes Power
NATO pledges €70 billion in military aid to Ukraine, reshaping Eastern Europe's power dynamics and reducing US direct involvement.
2026-07-09
Hamburg Cyber Conference Tackles Russian Atta
Germany's Shaping Cybersecurity Conference 2026 addresses rising Russian cyber threats and the EU's fragmented response mechanisms.
2026-07-09
Erdogan-Starmer Defence Pact Strengthens NATO
The UK and Türkiye sign a Defence Partnership, enhancing security ties and intelligence sharing, crucial for NATO's southern flank.
2026-07-09
UK–Türkiye Defence Pact Rewires NATO's Flank
The UK and Türkiye formalize a defence partnership, reshaping NATO's southern flank amid US withdrawal and regional tensions.
2026-07-08
Ukraine Signs Drone Deals with NATO Allies
Ukraine signs Drone Deals with Estonia, Netherlands, and Denmark, marking a shift to defense supplier in NATO's northern flank.
2026-07-08
UK-Türkiye Defence Pact Strengthens NATO
The UK and Türkiye's new Defence Pact locks Ankara into NATO's European security architecture, enhancing military cooperation amid US withdrawal.
2026-07-08
Trump's Trade Halt with Spain: NATO Gamble
Trump's order to cut trade with Spain faces legal hurdles after a Supreme Court ruling limits his tariff authority, complicating NATO dynamics.
2026-07-08
Trump's NATO Test: A US Cloud for Europe
The Ankara Summit Declaration commits NATO to a US-led warfighting cloud, deepening Europe's dependence on American technology amid tensions over Iran.
2026-07-08
Trump's F-35 Reversal for Turkey
Trump signals potential F-35 sale to Turkey, risking US arms control precedents and regional military balance with Israel and Greece.
2026-07-08
Trump's F-35 Offer to Turkey: NATO Impacts
At the NATO summit, Trump hinted at lifting sanctions and selling F-35s to Turkey, raising concerns for Israel and Greece's military balance.
2026-07-08
Trump Halts US Trade with Spain Over NATO
Trump's order to halt US trade with Spain over NATO issues collides with legal rulings and EU trade rules, risking a $3bn surplus.
2026-07-08
TRT Censors NATO Question on Comedian
TRT censors a Dutch reporter's question about jailed comedian Deniz Göktaş during NATO summit, revealing Turkey's media suppression.
2026-07-08
TRT Censors NATO Question on Comedian
Turkey's TRT omits references to jailed comedian Deniz Göktaş and detentions during NATO press conference, raising press freedom concerns.
2026-07-08
Rutte's Indo-Pacific Pivot in Ankara
NATO's Indo-Pacific strategy shifts focus from political ambitions to defense contracts, as Rutte emphasizes industrial cooperation in Ankara.
2026-07-08
Rutte's Ankara IP4 Meeting: Arms Focus
NATO's IP4 meeting in Ankara highlights a shift from political ambitions to defense industry cooperation, with South Korea taking the lead.
2026-07-08
Russia Strikes Kyiv as NATO Summit Begins
As NATO leaders meet in Ankara, Russia's missile strike on Kyiv reveals the urgent need for enhanced air defense capabilities in Europe.
2026-07-08
NATO's IP4 Pact Deepens Pressure on China
NATO's July 2026 IP4 pact in Ankara enhances defense ties with Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, countering threats from China and North Korea.
2026-07-08
NATO's IP4 Downgrade Masks Deeper Bet
NATO's Indo-Pacific Four partners meet in Ankara to enhance defense and cyber cooperation, signaling a shift in strategic focus amid U.S. policy changes.
2026-07-08
NATO's Black Sea Shield Expands to Neptun
Romania, Bulgaria, and Türkiye's new pact enhances NATO's Black Sea security, focusing on protecting underwater infrastructure amid U.S. drawdown.
2026-07-08