Turkiye should reconsider purchase of ‘outdated’ F-16 fighters: Turkish official

Turkiye has chosen Russian to purchase superior Russian-made, rather than inferior US-made weapons in the past, to the consternation of Washington

US senators urge Biden to halt F-16 sale to Turkiye

The senators seek to halt the F-16 deal with Turkiye over Ankara's objections to Sweden and Finland joining NATO

Biden administration preparing $20bn F-16 deal with Turkiye

The Biden administration can go ahead with a formal notification of the deal, following the informal review

Turkey optimistic about US congress approval of new F-16 sale

Ankara taunted the US with the possibility of purchasing Russian Su-35 jets if congress didn't approve its purchase of F-16 fighters

Turkey hopes US will follow through with F-16 sale

US lawmakers recently announced plans to restrict the arms deal with Ankara, which earlier received the blessing of the US president

US congress to restrict Biden’s F-16 jet sales to Turkey

The Biden administration signaled its support to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, one day after President Erdogan lifted its veto of NATO membership for Finland and Sweden

Joe Biden ready to sell F-16 jets to Turkey, thanks Erdogan for lifting NATO veto

If approved by US Congress, the arms deal would come at a time when Turkey is embarking on a major military operation into northern Syria

US F-16s arrive in Saudi Arabia amid increased tension in Persian Gulf: video

Blinken presses Turkiye over NATO accession for Sweden, Finland

Blinken reiterated that the US strongly supported Finland and Sweden's entry into NATO 'as quickly as possible'

Jordan’s Game of Thrones: Power struggle of the Hashemite family

The Jordanian monarchy is facing an uncertain future due to internal conflicts over which Queen's son will succeed to the throne. Amid ongoing public protests against corruption and economic decline, this royal power struggle could have regional geopolitical implications.

If US does not ‘keep its word,’ it will pay a price: Erdogan

The US put off the delivery of the F-35 jets to its NATO partner in July 2019 over “security concerns” pertaining to the Russian S-400 defense system

US, Israel start week of military drills involving thousands of troops, nuclear bombers

The military exercises come at a time when US officials are visiting Israel to 'understand' the new government's plans to illegally annex the occupied West Bank

Turkiye, UK discuss major weapons deal: Report

Ankara reportedly plans to purchase C-130J transport planes and Type 23 frigates, as well as engines for outdated Turkish tanks

US restricts Israeli dual-citizens from piloting F-35 jets: Report

The decision represents a longstanding US concern that sensitive information could make its way from Israel to China

Death toll of recent Israeli airstrikes on Damascus rises to six

Since 2017, Tel Aviv has been launching attacks against alleged Iranian and Hezbollah targets in Syria

South Caucasus: A battle of wills and corridors

Azerbaijan and Turkiye are gunning to establish the “Zangezur corridor,” in direct conflict with Iran and Armenia’s interests as it entails the blockade of the Lachin corridor – a lifeline for the ethnic Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh.

US ready to move forward with multi-billion warplane sale to Turkiye: Report

Turkish diplomatic efforts are being hailed for their 'effectiveness' in allowing the arms deal to go through

US lawmaker accuses Turkish president of ‘wanting to annex’ northern Cyprus

Senator Bob Menendez says he will block a pending F-16 sale to Ankara over its attempts to annex Northern Cyprus

Russia reveals aftermath of Israeli aggression on Damascus

The Russian Reconciliation Center says four Israeli jets targeted the airports of Damascus and Dimas during the recent bombing of the capital

‘If not US, Russia could sell us warplanes’: Erdogan

US President Joe Biden has said he would work to convince lawmakers to deliver the F-16 jets to Turkey’s air force

Erdogan rebukes US refusal to deliver F-35 jets to Turkey

Erdogan criticized the double standards of US policy in the region

Syria downed nearly half of Israeli projectiles: Russian official

Russia has deployed the Pantsir S-1 to Syria since 2013 amid the country's conflict to defend Syria's airspace

Washington approves $20bln worth of arms sales in two-week span

On top of runaway weapon sales this year, the US has also funneled tens of billions of dollars into Ukraine to fuel the war against Russia

Putin revs up Russia’s consequential ties with Iran, Turkey

All eyes will be on Iran's Astana Summit next week, as geopolitical events accelerate Moscow’s drive to boost relations with Tehran and Ankara

UAE, Turkish officials hold talks on defense and military cooperation

The two officials also discussed regional and bilateral issues following hostilities over disagreements relating to Syria, Libya, and Qatar

Israel shoots down three drones launched by Hezbollah towards Karish gas field

The drones were launched after Israel rejected Lebanon's proposal to resolve a dispute over their maritime border

Turkey swings west: the Ukraine war and domestic elections

Ankara’s rapprochement with the US has been accelerated by events in Ukraine. These ties will also shape Turkey domestically, with or without a 2023 Erdogan electoral win.

Iran makes gains as Israel, Turkey test Moscow’s limits on Ukraine

Under pressure to side with the west on Ukraine, Israel and Turkey risk falling out with Russia – which will benefit Iran in the long-term.

Former air force chief says Israel has lost superiority over Lebanese skies

The comments by the Israeli official come as Hezbollah gains aerial strength over Israel

Israel approves budget to bolster air defenses in light of ‘Iranian threats’

The budget was approved just a week after Iran launched a precision missile strike on a secret Mossad base in northern Iraq