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NATO Military Committee Chairman Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone said on Wednesday that Türkiye will play a crucial role in the peace process between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting the country’s importance to the alliance.
“Türkiye is doing a lot for the alliance. It is the second largest army in NATO,” Dragone said at a news briefing after the 18th Conference of the Chiefs of Staff of the Balkan Countries in Istanbul. He praised Türkiye’s combat readiness and efficiency, calling it “a strong pillar, a strong reliable ally.”
Dragone emphasized Türkiye’s significant contributions to NATO missions, especially in conflict zones, and pointed out that Türkiye will take command of the Kosovo Force (KFOR) starting in October. “This shows how much the alliance relies on Türkiye,” he added.
He described NATO’s current posture as “stronger than ever,” with two main threats: Russia and terrorist groups. Dragone said NATO is updating its defense strategy based on lessons learned from the Ukraine conflict to stay prepared for evolving threats.
Türkiye leads in unmanned aerial vehicles
Dragone also highlighted Türkiye’s early recognition of the importance of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and their impact in saving lives across air, sea, and land operations. “Yours are on top. Yours are also combat-proven, which is meaningful,” he said.
He noted the strategic significance of UAV use at sea and praised the role of unmanned underwater vehicles in cost-effective patrol and deterrence missions.
Regarding the defense industry, Dragone urged companies to focus beyond profits and become an integral part of the defense system, meeting NATO’s operational needs efficiently.
The conference brought together military leaders from the region to exchange views and strengthen cooperation on security and stability.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
Honduras has brought back mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and a new variant surge nationwide.
Kuwait says oil prices will likely stay below $72 per barrel as OPEC monitors global supply trends and U.S. policy signals. The remarks come during market uncertainty fueled by new U.S. tariffs on India and possible sanctions on Russia.
A tour bus carrying more than 50 passengers overturned on Interstate 90 in Upstate New York, killing at least five people and injuring dozens, officials said.
On Friday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Washington, focusing on burden sharing, trade, and strengthening the bilateral alliance, the State Department announced.
President Donald Trump said on Friday that he may extend his federal crackdown on crime to Chicago and other Democrat-led cities, after deploying the National Guard and federal agents in Washington, D.C.
North Korea stated on Saturday that South Korean forces fired warning shots in the border area earlier this week, calling the move a deliberate provocation, according to state media KCNA.
California and Denmark have joined forces to boost green economy resilience and innovation, with Governor Gavin Newsom and Danish officials signing a key agreement in San Francisco.
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