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Turkish Navy Frigate Arrives in Tangier to Boost Morocco-Türkiye Defense Cooperation

Assahifa

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July 11, 2026

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The Turkish Navy frigate TCG Burgazada arrived at the Port of Tangier on Friday for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening military and maritime cooperation between Morocco and Türkiye, according to Türkiye's state-run Anadolu Agency. The frigate will remain docked in Tangier through Saturday as part of a program designed to deepen bilateral ties and ...

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Daily Sabah

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· Jun 21, 2026

Türkiye exports warship to NATO, EU member Romania in landmark first

Türkiye has completed its first warship export to a NATO and EU member country under a sales agreement signed with Romania, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Saturday. Speaki...

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

Belgium says defense ties with Türkiye will become 'even stronger'

Defense minister highlights collaboration between Europe, US and Türkiye needed to expand defense production

Le Monde Diplomatique

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· Jul 10, 2026

Bras de fer gagnant pour la Turquie

Curiosité diplomatique : à l'issue du sommet de l'OTAN d'Ankara, les chefs d'État et de gouvernement sont repartis avec un revolver turc gravé à leur nom, accompagné de six cartouches et d'un kit de nettoyage. Ankara exporte désormais autant ses armes que sa position stratégique. / Russie, () / Russie, Israël, États-Unis, Turquie, Armement

teleSUR English

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· Jul 7, 2026

NATO Summit Opens in Ankara as New Defense Deals Fuel Militarization Concerns

Major Western defense companies are expected to discuss efforts to integrate military supply chains across member states. On Thuesday, the summit of the leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) opened in Ankara with a Defense Industry Forum, unveiling major defense industry initiatives aimed at accelerating weapons production and procurement, amid growing concerns over []

TRT World

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· Jul 6, 2026

Europe Is Turning to Türkiye for Defence and Security

As NATO members boost their defence spending, Türkiye is emerging as a key partner with one of the alliance's largest armies and a rapidly growing defence industry. From drone and warship exports to counterterrorism, energy security and Black Sea co-operation, European governments are deepening ties with Ankara. This comes as the United States’ long-term commitment appears uncertain. Victoria Innes examines why Türkiye is becoming an increasingly important player in Europe's defence strategy.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 26, 2026

NATO summit should display unity and pledges to defense, deputy NATO chief tells AP

NATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine.

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Related coverage for "Turkish Navy Frigate Arrives in Tangier to Boost Morocco-Türkiye Defense Cooperation": Daily Sabah — Türkiye exports warship to NATO, EU member Romania in landmark first. Anadolu Agency — Belgium says defense ties with Türkiye will become 'even stronger'. Le Monde Diplomatique — Bras de fer gagnant pour la Turquie. teleSUR English — NATO Summit Opens in Ankara as New Defense Deals Fuel Militarization Concerns. TRT World — Europe Is Turning to Türkiye for Defence and Security. KSAT San Antonio — NATO summit should display unity and pledges to defense, deputy NATO chief tells AP