The Democratic proposal would restrict federal funds for military financing and sales unless Ankara made progress on political detentions, court rulings and repression abroad.

Turkish unmanner aerial vehicles (UAV) overflight ends unofficial calm that had held over Greek airspace since early 2023, coinciding with defense minister Nikos Dendias' Aegean tour

Former PM Antonis Samaras marks the anniversary of Greece's return to democracy with warnings about weak institutions and national pessimism

The research vessel will carry out seismic surveys in the Eastern Mediterranean until August 30 as part of preparations for a planned gas pipeline linking Turkey with northern Cyprus.

Turkey sent its survey ship out on the anniversary of its 1974 Cyprus invasion, prompting concern in Athens

Young Greek artists are invited to submit work for a special section at BASE 2026, one of Turkey's top contemporary art events, alongside 150+ Turkish creators

Brussels raises concerns over a planned gas pipeline linking Turkey to occupied northern Cyprus, adding new friction to the region

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

Russia says it remains in contact with Turkey after reports Ankara could transfer its S-400 air defense system to a Gulf state, a move that could revive its path back into the U.S. F-35 fighter jet program

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

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

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.

Netanyahu says Turkey's record toward Greece and Cyprus should factor into any US decision on advanced arms sales, arguing Ankara's return to the F-35 program would carry strategic consequences for security across the eastern Med

They cite restrictions still in effect over Ankara's purchase of Russia's S-400 system

Trump and Erdogan talk F-35s and engine deals as the summit exposes a rift between Washington and Europe over defense spending and priorities

Reactions grow after Turkish police were seen forcibly pushing journalists away from an anti-NATO demonstration in Ankara

Turkey says Israel is running an organized campaign to deflect attention from the Gaza war and its government's policies

Greece's delegation reached Ankara for the NATO summit as Rutte unveiled a 40 billion dollar defense package involving several allied nations

Alliance members will focus on defense spending, support for Ukraine and boosting military production, while navigating tensions over Iran, U.S.-Europe relations and NATO's future security strategy