Ankara has informed Canada it will become a founding member of the Defense Security and Resilience Bank, a multilateral initiative aimed at providing up to £100 billion in financing to strengthen allied defense capabilities
A Turkish media report says Ankara could announce the transfer of its Russian S-400 air defense system to a third country, a move that, if confirmed, could reshape negotiations over Turkey's return to the U.S. F-35 program.
The Turkish president presented NATO leaders with engraved vintage revolvers after the Ankara summit, prompting governments to decide how to transport, store or display the unusual state gift
The U.S. president said Kyiv will receive a licence to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, marking a major shift in support as he also pledged immediate assistance and signalled talks with Vladimir Putin
The U.S. president dominated the Ankara summit with attacks on Spain, remarks on Iran and Greenland, before later declaring the alliance united and reaffirming America's commitment to NATO.
However, if the F-35 issue has indeed become a matter of Trump's personal decision, then no resolution and no lobbying strategy can reach the place where the matter will ultimately be decided
Speaking after a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkish President Erdogan said Athens should not object to Ankara's defense procurement plans and the F-35 bid; calls for dialogue on Aegean
The NATO chief stressed alliance unity after summit, while Mitsotakis says legal hurdles to Turkey's return to the F-35 program remain in place
Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey will broaden their joint naval operation to protect critical infrastructure, including energy, telecommunications and undersea pipelines.
Turkey’s president urged greater defense cooperation within the alliance, saying restrictions between members risk creating divisions as NATO pushes for stronger capabilities
The U.S. defense secretary scrapped a planned meeting with Israel's prime minister that was expected to include discussions on a possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey and the situation in Iran.
The U.S. president accused Madrid of failing to support NATO and directed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt trade with Spain during the alliance's meeting in Ankara.
Speaking ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, the U.S. president said he no longer wanted to engage with Tehran, dismissing further negotiations as a waste of time.
The NATO chief defended Washington's latest military action against Tehran while urging Europe and Canada to increase defense spending as alliance leaders met in Ankara.
The Greek prime minister said NATO must respect the concerns of all allies, stressing that Greece continues to face a standing threat of war from Turkey while reaffirming support for dialogue and stronger European defense
The Greek prime minister emphasizes stronger European defense and Greece's role as a reliable ally as NATO leaders gather to advance a new 5% defense spending target
They cite restrictions still in effect over Ankara's purchase of Russia's S-400 system
Between F-35 sales and CAATSA, to a Hormuz naval coalition and Canada's $12B sub deal, allies show new defense muscle at the Ankara summit
Trump and Erdogan talk F-35s and engine deals as the summit exposes a rift between Washington and Europe over defense spending and priorities
The alliance announced major investments in air power and surveillance while leaders discussed Ukraine, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and broader security challenges during the summit in Turkey