Missile Defense
Turkey to host radar for NATO missile defense
Turkey plans to deploy an early warning radar by the end of the year as part of NATO's missile defense system for Europe, officials said Friday.
War Report
Turkey threat of warships to Gaza ‘grave’: Israel
An Israeli cabinet minister on Friday described as "grave and serious" a threat by Ankara to send warships to escort any aid vessels trying to reach Gaza in defiance of Israel's naval blockade.
Missile News
Turkey signs deal to buy Russian S-400 missile systems
Turkey has signed a deal with Russia to buy S-400 missile defence systems in its first major weapons purchase from Moscow, Turkish newspapers Tuesday quoted President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as saying.
Superpowers
Turkey signs landmark Russian weapons deal
Turkey has signed a deal for its first major weapons purchase from Moscow to buy S-400 missile defence systems, both sides announced Tuesday, in an accord that could trouble Ankara's NATO allies.
The Stans
Turkey strikes PKK bases in northern Iraq
Turkey said Monday it had bombed Kurdish militant bases in the mountains of northern Iraq, the latest such cross-border strike.
Water World
Turkey seeks new life for submerged tourist town
Just two roofs poke through the vast expanse of an artificial lake that has swallowed a Turkish town whose caves and pre-Ottoman ruins once drew in global tourists.
The Stans
Turkey says launched fresh air strikes on PKK in N. Iraq
Turkey said on Tuesday it had launched fresh air strikes on what it said were Kurdish militants in the mountains of northern Iraq.
Milplex
Turkey says Israel lacks trade ethics in military deals
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel on Wednesday of lacking "trade ethics" in bilateral military contracts.
Iraq Wars
Turkey prepared for military role in anti-IS coalition: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey could take a military role in the coalition fighting Islamic State (IS) militants as Ankara moves to take a frontline position in the campaign, the Hurriyet daily reported Saturday.
Superpowers
Turkey removes 8,000 security personnel in latest purge
Turkey removed nearly 8,000 security personnel from duty late Thursday, according to state media, as the purge continued of those suspected of links to the July 15 failed coup.
Civil Nuclear
Turkey offers to mediate in Ukraine nuclear plant standoff
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offered on Saturday to mediate in the standoff over a Russian-occupied nuclear power station in Ukraine stoking fears of an atomic disaster.
Shake And Blow
Turkey jails builder of quake-razed apartments for 865 years
Turkey on Friday handed 865 years in prison to a man behind the construction of a building which collapsed during a powerful 2023 earthquake, killing 96, state media said.
War Report
Turkey parliament to debate Syria strikes motion
Turkey's parliament will discuss a government motion authorising military strikes against Syria on Thursday, the deputy prime minister said.
Oil And Gas
Turkey makes new Greece threat ahead of military drill
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday issued a threat to Greece over simmering tensions in the eastern Mediterranean, the day before his forces launch military drills in the region.
Superpowers
Turkey opposition journalists on trial again over ‘Gulen links’
Two Turkish opposition journalists who were handed jail sentences in a hugely-controversial espionage case earlier this year went on trial again Wednesday over alleged ties to the group accused of planning the July coup, local media reported.
Oil And Gas
Turkey must drop ‘threats’ for talks to begin: Greek PM
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday said Turkey should drop "threats" against his country if talks on reducing tension in the eastern Mediterranean are to begin.