Türkiye's strategic defense deal strengthens NATO relations
Türkiye's landmark defense agreement is seen as a key move to enhance its air defense capabilities and solidify its role as a crucial defense partner for NATO, especially amid Europe’s growing focus on Turkish military strength.
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- Published Date: 12:29 | 28 October 2025
The Israeli-based Maariv newspaper has headlined with the phrase "Türkiye's giant deal that could change the balance of power against Israel," highlighting this development as a strategic step that deepens defense relations between the two NATO allies and strengthens Türkiye's air defense capacity.
According to Maariv's analysis, European countries are increasingly turning toward Türkiye, which has the second-largest army in NATO. Ankara's success in producing attack drones and its potential role in ensuring stability after the Ukraine war is turning Türkiye into a key defense partner in Europe's eyes.
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