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October 2024 - Turkey Special Weapons News
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- No: 226, 31 October 2024, Regarding the European Commission 2024 Report on Türkiye Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 31 Oct 2024
- Foreign Minister Tsahkna: Türkiye's decision to take part in NATO's Baltic Air Policing demonstrates our good relations Estonia MFA 30 Oct 2024 -- At a reception held yesterday to celebrate the Republic Day of Türkiye, and also the centenary of the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Türkiye, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that relations between the two countries were very good, demonstrated by Türkiye's decision to take part in NATO's Baltic Air Policing in 2026.
- No: 224, 29 October 2024, Regarding the Steps by Israeli Parliament to Ban the Activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Oct 2024
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler DoD 29 Oct 2024
- "Our defense industry greatly contributes to the Turkish economy" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 29 Oct 2024 -- Speaking at the delivery ceremony of T625 Gökbey helicopters, President Erdoğan said: "With more than 3,500 companies and more than 90,000 employees, our defense industry is one of the sectors that make the greatest contribution to the Turkish economy. We are by far the world's largest manufacturer in the unmanned aerial vehicle market. Since 2018, Turkish companies, including TAI, have made 65 percent of UCAV sales worldwide."
- No: 220, 26 October 2024, Regarding Israel's Attack on Iran Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Oct 2024
- Kurdish attack in Ankara could derail prospects for peace talks, analysts say VOA 25 Oct 2024 -- A Kurdish militant group on Friday claimed responsibility for an attack on a major state-run defense company in Turkey's capital, an action that analysts say could complicate prospects for renewed peace talks between the Turkish government and the country's Kurdish minority.
- Kurdish militants claim attack on Turkey's aerospace firm Press TV 25 Oct 2024 -- The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group has claimed a deadly attack on a state-run aerospace company in Turkey's capital Ankara.
- "Türkiye has the power to eliminate any threat against its perpetuity at its source" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 25 Oct 2024 -- Speaking at the SAHA EXPO 2024 International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition Opening Event, President Erdoğan, in reference to the terrorist attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries' facility in Ankara, said: "We will continue to crack down on those who think they can make us back down through such treacheries and to shatter their lairs. The Republic of Türkiye has the power, capacity and determination to eliminate any threat against its perpetuity at its source."
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 24 Oct 2024
- "BRICS makes unique contributions to the construction of a fairer global order" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 24 Oct 2024 -- Addressing the 16th BRICS Summit, President Erdoğan said: "We believe that BRICS makes unique contributions to the construction of a fairer global order by serving the enhancement of global trade, economic growth and sustainable development goals."
- Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries' Facilities in Ankara UN Security Council 24 Oct 2024
- Meeting with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 23 Oct 2024 -- Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan.
- "I condemn this nefarious terrorist attack" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 23 Oct 2024 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Tatarstan's capital Kazan for the 16th BRICS Summit, made remarks regarding the terror attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries' facility in Ankara, and said: "We have four martyrs and 14 wounded. I condemn this nefarious terrorist attack and wish Allah's mercy upon our martyrs."
- Turkey's aerospace company targeted in 'terror attack,' 4 killed Press TV 23 Oct 2024 -- Turkey says a huge explosion outside the headquarters of its Aerospace Industries (TAI) has left a number of people "dead and injured."
- Turkish Minister Says 5 Dead In 'Terrorist Attack' Near Ankara RFE/RL 23 Oct 2024 -- Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said suspected Kurdish militants set off explosives and opened fire on October 23 in a deadly "terrorist attack" on the facilities of the Turkish state-run aerospace and defense company TUSAS near Ankara.
- Türkiye Participates in Indus Shield-2024 Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Defence 22 Oct 2024
- "There is no place for terror and its dark shadow in the future of Türkiye" President of Ukraine 22 Oct 2024
- "We have never bowed down to terrorist organizations or antidemocratic circles" President of Ukraine 22 Oct 2024
- Who Was Fethullah Gulen, The Influential Islamic Cleric? RFE/RL 21 Oct 2024 -- Fethullah Gulen, the prominent U.S.-based Turkish cleric, was an influential figure in much of the Muslim world.
- Turkish Opposition cleric, Erdogan's longtime rival Gulen dies in US aged 83 Press TV 21 Oct 2024 -- Turkish opposition cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom the Ankara government accuses of having masterminded the failed July 2016 coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has died at the age of 83 in the United States where he was based.
- Fethullah Gulen, Rival Of Turkey's Erdogan, Dies In Exile RFE/RL 21 Oct 2024 -- U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, once an ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan but later accused of masterminding a failed coup attempt in 2016, has died at the age of 83.
- Iran, Turkey share stance on need to swiftly stop Israel's genocide in Gaza, Lebanon: FM Araghchi Press TV 19 Oct 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran and Turkey, as two influential countries in the Muslim world, share a unified position on the urgent need to halt the Israeli regime's genocide in Gaza and Lebanon.
- No: 216, 18 October 2024, Regarding the Third Meeting of the 3+3 South Caucasus Regional Cooperation Platform in İstanbul Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Oct 2024
- Turkish foreign minister urges sanctions against Israel over Gaza genocide Press TV 15 Oct 2024 -- Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called on the international community to impose sanctions on Israel over its ongoing genocidal campaign in the besieged Gaza Strip.
- "Türkiye voices its objections at the highest level in the face of the genocide in Palestine" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 15 Oct 2024 -- Speaking at the Conference on the Future of Palestine, President Erdoğan said: "It is not only children, women, elderly or children who are dying in Gaza and Lebanon, but also the conscience of the humanity, and the thousands-year-long shared heritage. We have been voicing our objections and warnings at the highest level in the face of this genocide."
- "Despite all the revisions, the current constitution does not fit Türkiye" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 14 Oct 2024 -- Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: "We can see clearly each passing day that our current constitution, which the September 12 regime imposed on our nation by force of arms, does not fit Türkiye and the Turkish democracy, and is far from meeting Türkiye's needs. We expect all to realize that our goal of advanced democracy cannot be achieved by being a hostage to prejudices."
- No: 212, 13 October 2024, Regarding Israel's Attack on UNIFIL Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 Oct 2024
- QA-13, 12 October 2024, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Öncü Keçeli, in Response to a Question Regarding the Extension of Executive Order 13894 by the USA for a Further Year Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Oct 2024
- Israel 'most direct threat' to both regional, global peace, says Turkish president Press TV 12 Oct 2024 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has roundly denounced the ongoing Israeli military aggression in Gaza and Lebanon, describing the Tel Aviv regime as "the most direct threat" to both regional and global peace.
- Turkey, Serbia Eye Cooperation On Production Of Military Drones RFE/RL 11 Oct 2024 -- The leaders of Turkey and Serbia said their countries might begin jointly producing military drones.
- "Standing against Israeli state terror is a conscientious obligation for all" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 10 Oct 2024 -- Speaking at the inauguration of Namazgah Mosque in Tirana, Albania, President Erdoğan said: "It is a conscientious obligation for all of us to stand against the state terror Israel has been carrying out. By recently attacking Lebanon, the Netanyahu administration has once again shown that it has no intention of restoring peace in the region."
- No: 211, 10 October 2024, Regarding Israel's Attack on the Headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Oct 2024
- Turkey evacuates upwards of 900 people from Lebanon via naval ships VOA 10 Oct 2024 -- Hundreds of Turkish citizens seeking refuge from Israel's attacks on the armed group Hezbollah were evacuated from Lebanon Thursday on board two Turkish naval ships.
- "We will never compromise Türkiye's security" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 09 Oct 2024 -- Addressing AK Party's parliamentary group meeting, President Erdoğan said: "We will never compromise Türkiye's security. We will not allow, no matter what it takes, our region or our lands to be operated on. Türkiye is more than capable of thwarting the expansionist desires, the evil eyes set on our homeland and growing intentions for occupation."
- No: 210, 9 October 2024, Regarding the Social Media Post by the Israeli Foreign Minister Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Oct 2024
- No: 207, 8 October 2024, Regarding the Evacuation of Turkish Citizens in Lebanon Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Oct 2024
- Telephone conversation with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 07 Oct 2024
- No: 205, 4 October 2024, Regarding the Israeli Attack on the Occupied West Bank City of Tulkarm Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Oct 2024
- "It is of great importance to recognize the State of Palestine" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 01 Oct 2024 -- Speaking at a joint press conference with President Stubb of Finland, President Erdoğan said: "In the current environment where the international organizations tasked with ensuring peace and security turn out ineffective, it is of great importance and meaning to recognize the State of Palestine."
- No: 201, 1 October 2024, Regarding Our Citizens in Lebanon Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Oct 2024
- No: 200, 1 October 2024, Regarding the Ground Attack on Lebanon by Israel Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Oct 2024
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