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Turkey boosts R&D spending to $20B amid push for defense self-sufficiency

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01.11.2025 20

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Turkey strengthens defense, energy ties following Erdogan’s Gulf tour

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25.10.2025 50

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Water for influence: Turkey moves to ease Iraq's water shortages ahead of elections

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19.10.2025 9

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From flights to electricity grids, Turkey-Armenia ties slowly advance

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12.10.2025 8

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Jet lag: Turkey weighs alternatives as US sanctions stall Kaan engine imports

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05.10.2025 10

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As US steps back from Europe, Turkey eyes bigger role in NATO defense industry

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21.09.2025 10

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Will Spain’s exit from US F-35 program open the door for Turkey’s fighter fleet?

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14.09.2025 20

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Turkey's Steel Dome air defense system: Game changer or work in progress?

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07.09.2025 20

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Turkey’s power play in Libya tests Greece’s red lines

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31.08.2025 10

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Turkey’s gamble: Syria defense deal signals long road to rebuilding forces

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23.08.2025 10

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US-brokered Armenia-Azerbaijan deal hands Turkey South Caucasus opening

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17.08.2025 30

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Turkey’s military shake-up: Adapting to new threats or political meddling?

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10.08.2025 20

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Can Turkey dismantle PKK, push SDF integration while rewriting rules in Syria?

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03.08.2025 10

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Eurofighters and drones: Turkey's IDEF25 marks leap toward defense autonomy

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27.07.2025 10

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Suwayda clashes stoke Turkey's fears of Kurdish gains, Syria's fragmentation

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20.07.2025 10

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How Turkey can help Syria-Israel normalization — and why it should

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13.07.2025 10

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Turkey’s defense industry eyes $200B opportunity from NATO's 5% push

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06.07.2025 30

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With Iran in decline, can Israel and Turkey align on Syria deconfliction?

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29.06.2025 10

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How Turkey's Erdogan navigated Trump ties and instability risks from Israel-Iran war

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24.06.2025 20

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Rattled by Ukraine's attack on Russia, Turkey rethinks use of small drones

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07.06.2025 10

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Turkey's big Syria play: Rebuild, but only if Gulf can pay for it

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01.06.2025 30

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Can Turkey's Hurjet deal with Spain propel it into NATO’s defense market?

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25.05.2025 20

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With Trump’s Syria sanctions relief, Turkey eyes refugee returns, regional gains

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18.05.2025 20

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How Turkey’s nuclear submarine bid is a game changer for its naval strategy

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11.05.2025 30

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Can Turkey stomach autonomy for Syrian Kurds? Iraq offers cautionary model

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04.05.2025 30

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On Eurofighters, Turkey hedges bets as it awaits Merz's decision in Germany

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27.04.2025 30

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With SDF in sight, Turkey assesses gains as Trump eyes Syria withdrawal

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20.04.2025 20

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With F-35, Eurofighter jets on table, Turkey cools off on F-16 deal

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13.04.2025 10

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​​Turkey's defense strategy in Syria: Stability, not confrontation with Israel

​​Turkey's defense strategy in Syria: Stability, not confrontation with Israel Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all...

06.04.2025 10

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Drones and diplomacy: Can Turkey help Somalia fight Al-Shabab?

Drones and diplomacy: Can Turkey help Somalia fight Al-Shabab? Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all Al-Monitor reporting....

30.03.2025 40

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F-35s back on table? Erdogan courts Trump to revive US-Turkey defense ties

F-35s back on table? Erdogan courts Trump to revive US-Turkey defense ties Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all Al-Monitor...

23.03.2025 10

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Turkey, alarmed by sectarian clashes, steps up Syria role, criticizes Iran

Turkey, alarmed by sectarian clashes, steps up Syria role, criticizes Iran Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all Al-Monitor...

18.03.2025 7

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As Trump freezes Ukraine aid, will Europe turn to Turkey for weapons systems?

As Trump freezes Ukraine aid, will Europe turn to Turkey for weapons systems? Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all...

09.03.2025 10

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After Istanbul meeting, what role for Turkey in a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire?

After Istanbul meeting, what role for Turkey in a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire? Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all Al-Monitor...

01.03.2025 10

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Turkey’s space ambitions soar with Somalia site but limitations continue

Turkey’s space ambitions soar with Somalia site but limitations continue Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all Al-Monitor...

23.02.2025 9

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Turkey-Saudi defense ties see momentum with potential $6B deal: What to know

Turkey-Saudi defense ties see momentum with potential $6B deal: What to know Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all...

16.02.2025 10

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As Trump rattles Europe, can Turkey and EU jumpstart defense ties?

As Trump rattles Europe, can Turkey and EU jumpstart defense ties? Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all Al-Monitor...

08.02.2025 10

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Drones and radars: Can Turkey-Italy defense trade bring political benefits?

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02.02.2025 10

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As it eyes reconstruction role in Gaza, will Turkey remedy ties with Israel?

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26.01.2025 10

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Disarmament and political shift: What Turkey would accept from Syria's SDF

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19.01.2025 10

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Saudi Arabia, Turkey find early common ground on Syria, will it last?

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13.01.2025 10

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Saudi Arabia and Turkey find early common ground Syria, will it last?

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12.01.2025 9

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Turkey’s dual Syria security strategy: rebuilding army, tackling SDF

05.01.2025 7

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In first, Turkey to export jets, military vessels to NATO allies: What to know

29.12.2024 5

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Turkey in post-Assad Syria: Balancing PKK, Jihadist threats & opportunities

22.12.2024 4

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For Turkey, can Turkic OTS be an alternative to BRICS?

01.12.2024 2

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Will Turkey host Hamas leaders after consequential Qatar departure?

24.11.2024 4

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As Erdogan hails Trump's return, what awaits Turkey-US ties?

10.11.2024 6

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Turkey slated to boost defense exports after major arms fair sees $6.2B in contracts

03.11.2024 10

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With Gulen dead, Turkey sees chance to weaken group, improve US ties

27.10.2024 3

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