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Kuwait signs $370m agreement with Turkiye for Bayraktar drones
Bayraktar TB2 drones have an estimated cost of $5 million
Jan 19, 2023
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Turkey says Malaysia, Indonesia interested in purchasing armed drones
International demand for Ankara's attack drones skyrocketed following their presence in several combat zones, such as Syria, Ukraine, and Libya
Sep 26, 2022
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Turkey delivers 20 armed drones to UAE
International demand for Baykar's manufactured drones soared after their success in Ukraine, Syria and Libya
Sep 21, 2022
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Russia destroyed at least 100 Turkish Bayraktar drones used by Ukraine: Report
Turkey sold Ukraine Bayraktar drones both before and after the start of the Kremlin's special military operation in Ukraine
Jun 20, 2022
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Ukraine claims it destroyed Russian vessels using Turkish drones
Ankara has continued to supply Ukraine with drones, despite attempts to toe the line between its NATO obligations and its deep economic ties with Moscow
May 03, 2022
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Turkey provides Ukraine with new shipment of Bayraktar drones
Ankara's ongoing support of the Ukrainian army comes despite recent attempts to toe the line between its NATO obligations and its deep economic ties with Moscow
Mar 02, 2022
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Turkiye’s Baykar launches new jet-powered drone
Turkiye continues to cement its reputation as a top manufacturer of sophisticated combat drones
Dec 15, 2022
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Ankara top choice as arms provider to Africa: Report
Cheap prices and the lack of political conditions are among the main reasons that Turkish arms sales are appealing to African states
Nov 17, 2022
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The Gray Wolf returns to Central Asia: Turkey’s ambitions for the region
As a proponent of Pan-Turkism, Ankara is keen on expanding its influence across Central Asia, yet this foreign policy shift is likely to be checked by much bigger regional powers like China, Russia, and Iran.
Nov 01, 2022
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Turkish Baykar to complete construction of drone factory in Ukraine in two years
As part of an agreement between Ankara and Kiev, Baykar agreed to build its second manufacturing plant in Ukraine
Oct 28, 2022
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Testing the waters: Could Turkey’s Russian relations sink over Ukraine?
Neither friend nor foe, Turkey and Russia have backed opposing sides in several regional conflicts, yet managed to avoid direct confrontation. Now the Ukraine crisis poses a serious challenge.
Mar 22, 2022
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Turkey hosts mediation talks between Russia and Ukraine
While Turkey has opposed sanctions on Russia and maintains close relations with Moscow, it has supported Kiev with drones both recently and in the past despite its role as mediator
Mar 10, 2022
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Turkey disapproves of ‘fascist practices’ against Russian culture
Turkey is set to host a meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers on 10 March
Mar 09, 2022
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Erdogan calls for Ukraine ceasefire during phone call with Putin
The Turkish president has offered to serve as a mediator in the Ukraine conflict, despite his country’s military support for the Ukrainian army
Mar 06, 2022
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Frenemies: Russia and Turkey’s ‘cooperative rivalry’
Russia and Turkey are often mistakenly cast as allies. Their active rivalry in some of Eurasia's biggest zones of conflict is only likely to grow as Ankara seeks a seat at the Big Table.
Nov 25, 2021
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Everybody wants to hop on the BRICS Express
Eurasia is about to get a whole lot larger as countries line up to join the Chinese and Russian-led BRICS and SCO, to the detriment of the west
Oct 27, 2022
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Turkish and Russian Presidents expected to meet in Kazakhstan this week: Kremlin
Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ankara has remained neutral between the warring parties
Oct 11, 2022
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Ukraine: Somewhere between Afghanization and Syrianization
Ukraine is finished as a nation - neither side will rest in this war. The only question is whether it will be an Afghan or Syrian style finale.
Aug 30, 2022
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Cyprus concludes deal to purchase Iron Dome air defense system
Cyprus's purchase of the Iron Dome system could jeopardize the recent normalization of ties between Israel and Turkey
Aug 20, 2022
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Turkey building drone factory in Ukraine to fight Russian forces
Baykar's Ukraine-based factory could drastically change the situation on the ground
Aug 10, 2022
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The twists and turns of Erdogan’s foreign policy
A deeply NATO-entrenched Turkey is heading east, but not in the way you think. Erdogan's 'Asia Anew' strategy is all about Turkic primacy, and will likely be at odds with Chinese and Russian-driven integration plans
Feb 14, 2022
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