Turkey
Reflections on Northern Syria and the Strategic Importance of Turkey
October 21 by Ben HodgesLieutenant General Ben Hodges, former Commander U.S. Army Europe, reflects on NATO's response to Turkey's actions in northern Syria and their essential strategic role against our existential threat, R...
How capable is the S-400 missile system?
November 21 by James BosbotinisMarket interest for the Russian S-400 has skyrocketed. With Turkey set to purchase the system, is NATO right to be fearful? Here is everything you need to know about the system.
Why did Turkey Choose the S-400?
October 15 by Debalina GhoshalTurkey has chosen the S-400 over the Patriot. The S-400 is considered to be one of the most advanced systems in the world but it is incompatible with NATO systems. What does this mean for Turkey?
The U.S. halts delivery of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey
August 15 by Adam MusprattAs the Trump administration continues to ramp up economic pressure on Turkey, the U.S. President signed a policy bill which will restrict the delivery of F-35’s to the beleaguered NATO member.
Turkey receives new rocket launching systems
December 08 by Victor M. S. BarreiraThe Turkish Armed Forces (Türk Silahlı Kuvvetleri) officially took delivery of initial T-122/300 ÇNRA (Çok Maksatlı ve Çok Namlulu Roketatar) truck-mounted self-propelled multiple rocket launching sys...
Moscow-Ankara: a peace or a truce?
August 30 by Gaia RaccaThe see-saw relationship between Turkey and Russia is no new thing.A healthy relationship cultivated for almost twenty years after WWI soured as the Cold War set in, with Turkey joining NATO in 1952....
Armoured Vehicles Turkey: News Digest, September 2015
September 17 by Defence IQ DigitalDefence IQ has collated the latest news from the armoured vehicles market in Turkey and presented it in this report. Read about the latest armoured vehicle modenisation plans, FNSS's 25mm Saber test...
Turkey's Roketsan sign MoUs with ZM Mesko and WZL 1 of Poland
September 14 by Victor M. S. BarreiraCirit guided rocked system, here mounted on KMC remote weapon system (Victor M.S. Barreira). Turkish state-owned missile and rocket house Roketsan signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs)...
Turkey's Armoured Vehicle Market Outlook
September 01 by Defence IQ PressThe Turkish armoured vehicle market offers one of the most compelling opportunities for foreign manufacturers to break new ground and seek end users for their technologies, from advanced armour to u...
Turkey to upgrade armoured vehicles following mine deaths
August 25 by Rory JacksonFollowing a security meeting between the government, armed forces, and Chief of Staff Hulusi Akar, Turkey has decided to upgrade its fleets of armoured vehicles. The decision was taken after a lan...
Turkey's FNSS announces qualification of Saber-25 turret
August 17 by Victor M. S. BarreiraTurkish FNSS Savunma Sistemleri qualified its Saber-25 turret (Victor M.S. Barreira) The Turkish armoured vehicles and weapon systems specialist FNSS Savunma Sistemleri, a joint venture company...
Turkish Armoured Vehicle Market: Programmes, Requirements and Outlook
August 17 by Defence IQ PressThe Turkish armoured vehicle market offers one of the most compelling opportunities for foreign firms and indigenous industry to gain significant traction as the government invests in infrastructure...