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Türkiye commands NATO's second largest army
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How Türkiye is pairing military strength with global humanitarian leadership
As NATO leaders gather in Ankara, Türkiye's influence extends far beyond defence, spanning humanitarian aid, disaster response, healthcare, development and education across some of the world's most vulnerable regions.
How Türkiye is pairing military strength with global humanitarian leadership
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Türkiye's NATO summit a 'significant turning point' for collective defence: Ankara
Türkiye's defence ministry says the NATO summit will strengthen deterrence and reinforce Ankara’s strategic role within the alliance.
Türkiye's NATO summit a 'significant turning point' for collective defence: Ankara
Türkiye to showcase next-generation military hub at NATO summit
Ay Yildiz Joint Headquarters, designed to bring the country’s top defence institutions under one roof, will host visiting defence ministers and senior NATO officials.
Türkiye to showcase next-generation military hub at NATO summit
From Ukraine to Iran: What's at stake at NATO's Ankara Summit?
NATO leaders meeting in Ankara face a defining test as the alliance seeks to bolster deterrence, strengthen defence production and preserve unity amid mounting geopolitical challenges.
From Ukraine to Iran: What's at stake at NATO's Ankara Summit?
How Türkiye strengthens NATO role ahead of alliance summit in Ankara
Ankara highlights its military, diplomatic and technological contributions to NATO before welcoming allied leaders to the summit.
How Türkiye strengthens NATO role ahead of alliance summit in Ankara
Turkish defence exports approach $11 billion as sales to NATO allies increase
Türkiye's defence sector’s export value per kilogramme reaches nearly 40 times the country's overall average.
Turkish defence exports approach $11 billion as sales to NATO allies increase
Ankara summit should mark 'delivery and implementation' for NATO: Rutte
NATO chief Mark Rutte has urged allies to turn upcoming Ankara talks into a results-driven summit focused on boosting defence spending and expanding weapons production.
Ankara summit should mark 'delivery and implementation' for NATO: Rutte
Türkiye's Erdogan meets EU's Kallas ahead of NATO summit in Ankara
Kaja Kallas and her delegation meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Complex.
Türkiye's Erdogan meets EU's Kallas ahead of NATO summit in Ankara
NATO parliamentary delegation visits Turkish drone giant Baykar ahead of Ankara summit
The delegation was briefed on Baykar's defence technologies and innovative projects ahead of the July 7-8 NATO summit in Ankara.
NATO parliamentary delegation visits Turkish drone giant Baykar ahead of Ankara summit