Defense Policy & Strategy
Turkish defense policy and strategy: Turkish Armed Forces, procurement decisions, NATO relations and regional security developments.
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Türkiye, Egypt to Hold Sea of Friendship-2026 Naval Drill as Ada-Class Corvette Returns to Alexandria
Türkiye and Egypt will run a joint naval exercise, Sea of Friendship-2026, in Alexandria from November 4 to 9, the Turkish Ministry of National Defence...
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Why Turkish Defence Bids Lose: Three Cases and a Pattern
Turkish defence bids lose for three repeatable reasons, and all three are visible in the public record. A foreign-made component hands a third government a...
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Türkiye Sets 2027 Defence Targets: $11.5B Exports, 84% Localization
Türkiye's 2027 Presidential Annual Program sets a target of $11.5 billion in defense and aerospace exports and an 84% localization rate for the sector, according...
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What Will the Turkish Air Force Fly in 2035? Fleet Plan
In 2035 the Turkish Air Force will still fly mostly F-16s. Every new combat aircraft Türkiye has put under contract or is negotiating — 20...
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Turkish Parliament Committee Approves Mecca Defence Pact
Türkiye's parliament moved the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement a step closer to law on October 27, when the Grand National Assembly's Foreign Affairs Committee approved...
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Turkish Defence Order Book: How Long Is the Delivery Queue?
Türkiye's defence primes have sold far more work than they can currently build. ASELSAN alone closed September 2026 with an order backlog of $30.7 billion...
