Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Turkey ‘Will Not Say Yes’ to NATO Membership for Sweden, Finland: Erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed Turkey's opposition to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden.

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Erdogan Says Iraq Backs Turkey’s Push Against Kurdish Rebels

Turkish President Erdogan said the central government in Baghdad supported Turkey's latest offensive against outlawed Kurdish militants in northern Iraq.

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Turkey Exploring Franco-Italian Air Defense System Purchase

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan explored the possibility of purchasing the Franco-Italian Aster SAMP/T air defense system during his visit to Brussels for the NATO summit last week

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What Is Driving Turkey’s Increasing Military Cooperation With Ukraine?

Turkey has been ramping up military equipment deliveries to Ukraine at the cost of angering Moscow, but for Erdogan, the rewards might well be worth the risk.

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Erdogan Warns Russia Against Invading Ukraine

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Russia against invading Ukraine.

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Armed With Drones, Turkey Explores African Arms Sales

Armed with battle-tested drones, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been deepening defense ties with African countries.

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Russia Offers Turkey Help Developing Next-Gen Fighters

Russia has offered its help in developing next-generation combat jets for the Turkish military, a top Russian defense official revealed.

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Turkey Pressing US for F-16 Fighters After F-35 Plan Killed

The United States is discussing Turkey's request to buy F-16 fighters after a deal for more advanced F-35s was scrapped, officials said.

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Turkey Extends Syria, Iraq Missions by Two Years

Turkey's parliament extended the military's mandate to launch cross-border operations in Syria and Iraq by two more years.

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If F-16 Talks Fail, Turkey May Buy Russian Fighter Aircraft

If Turkey's talks with the United States to buy F-16 fighters fall through, Ankara may purchase the latest generation of Russian fighters.

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