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US reviewing military support provided to SDF – Pentagon

The U.S. Department of Defense is reviewing military support provided to the Syrian Democratic Forces, including "Kurdish elements of the SDF"

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Erdogan says Turkey must “cleanse” mainly Kurdish PYD and YPG from Syria’s Efrin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the mainly Kurdish Efrin canton must be cleansed of the PYD and YPG, speaking ahead of planned multilateral meetings on Syria next week

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Where’s Talal? Spokesman Silo’s apparent ‘defection’ could signal trouble for SDF cohesion

Syrian Democratic Forces spokesperson Talal Silo has reportedly left the group and travelled to Turkey-backed rebel territory in northern Syria

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Turkey to develop its own air defense missile system with Eurosam, Canikli says

Turkish Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli said Turkey agreed with Europe’s manufacturer of air defense systems to develop its own missile system.

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Turkey signs air defense missile accord with France and Italy

Turkey signed a letter of intent with France and Italy on Wednesday, paving the way to a purchase of surface-to-air missiles from the Eurosam consortium

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Opposition groups reject Russia-backed Syrian congress, as Turkey slams PYD invite

Opposition groups rejected the Russia-backed Syrian Congress on National Dialogue, as Turkey said it would not accept PYD's inclusion

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Turkish-German row stalls defense projects, Rheinmetall CEO says

Ongoing tensions between Germany and Turkey have stalled several defense projects, the CEO of German defense contractor Rheinmetall said.

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Syria demands immediate withdrawal of Turkish troops from Idlib

Syria has demanded an immediate withdrawal of Turkish troops from its northwestern Idlib province, deeming it an aggression against Syrian sovereignty

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Turkish military sets up observation points in Idlib, Syria

Turkish military personnel began to set up observation points in Syria's northwestern Idlib province on Thursday, the Turkish General Command said

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Erdogan says Turkey will not purchase U.S.-made handguns

Turkey's president ordered his government not to purchase U.S.-made semi-automatic handguns for the Turkish police force

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