F-35

15:05

View from Türkiye

Trump hails Türkiye as ‘tremendous ally’, says U.S. decides its own arms sales

President Donald Trump has dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opposition to a potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, saying U.S. arms sales are decided by Washington alone. He also praised Türkiye as "a tremendous ally" and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as "a friend". 

17:40

View from Türkiye

Erdoğan says ‘constructive’ Trump meeting could boost U.S.-Türkiye defence ties

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Thursday that his recent talks with U.S. President Donald Trump would likely produce a “positive outcome” for Türkiye’s defence sector.

13:07

Türkiye–U.S. defence

Türkiye urges F-35 return, calling it vital for NATO security

Türkiye has renewed its push to rejoin the U.S.-led F-35 fighter jet programme, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arguing that reinstatement is essential not only for relations with Washington but also for NATO’s collective security.

00:44

NATO'S DEFENCES

Cheap Russian drones force NATO into costly defences

Poland’s interception of low-cost Russian drones has exposed NATO’s reliance on billion-dollar defences, fuelling urgent debate on how the alliance can counter cheap threats without unsustainable responses.

21:00

British F-35 jet

British F-35 jet grounded in India may be dismantled

A British Royal Navy F-35 fighter jet that has remained grounded in southern India since mid-June may soon be dismantled and transported back to the UK by military transport, as repair efforts continue to stall, according to a report by India Today.

09:46

World News

Turkey scales down $23 bln F-16 jet deal with US, minister says

Turkey has reduced its planned $23 billion acquisition of an F-16 fighter jet package from the United States, scrapping the purchase of 79 modernisation kits for its existing fleet, Defence Minister Yasar Guler said late on Tuesday.