July 2025 - Turkey Special Weapons News

"We are obliged to do whatever it takes to stop the oppression in Gaza" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 31 Jul 2025 -- Holding a joint press conference with Gabonese President Oligui Nguema, President Erdoğan said: "Our priority is to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to our Gazan brothers and sisters. As the front of humanity, we are obliged to do whatever it takes to stop the oppression in Gaza."
Press release on Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin's meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkiye Nuh Yılmaz Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 Jul 2025
"The terror-free Türkiye process is a project of our state and our nation" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 28 Jul 2025 -- Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: "The terror-free Türkiye process is a project of not only the People's Alliance but also of our government, our state, and most importantly, our nation. It is a dream, a wish, and an expectation of the 86 million. We see this dream coming true step by step."
Saudi Arabia, Arab and Islamic Countries Condemn Israeli Knesset's Declaration on West Bank Sovereignty SPA 24 Jul 2025 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Nigeria, Palestine, Qatar, Turkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the Arab League, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset's approval of a declaration calling for the imposition of "Israeli sovereignty" over the occupied West Bank.
Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Israeli Knesset's Control Demand Over West Bank SPA 24 Jul 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's strong condemnation of the Israeli Knesset's demand to impose control over the occupied West Bank and the occupied Palestinian Territories, deeming it a blatant violation of international law and United Nations resolutions
Inaugural Meeting of the Pakistan-Türkiye Joint Standing Committee (JSC) on Security, Defence and Intelligence Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jul 2025 -- The inaugural meeting of the Pakistan-Türkiye Joint Standing Committee (JSC) on Security, Defence and Intelligence was held today in Islamabad. The Turkish delegation was led by Director General for South Asia, Ambassador Cihad Erginay, and the Pakistani side was headed by Additional Secretary (Afghanistan & West Asia), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Syed Ali Asad Gillani.
No: 157, 23 July 2025, Regarding the Steps Taken in the Israeli Parliament Toward the Annexation of the West Bank Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Jul 2025
UK and Türkiye agree big step towards multi-billion-pound export of Typhoon fighter jets UK MOD 23 Jul 2025 -- A multi-billion-pound export deal of Typhoon fighter jets to Türkiye - which could secure thousands of skilled UK jobs - is a significant step closer today, following the signing of an agreement that will also strengthen the UK-Türkiye partnership.
Statement on the meeting of the Defence Ministers of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Türkiye UK MOD 23 Jul 2025 -- The Defence Ministers of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Türkiye today reaffirmed the strength of the UK-Türkiye partnership.
PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 22 July 2025 Gov.UK 23 Jul 2025
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), attended the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF-2025) at Istanbul, Turkiye, a globally renowned event that highlights cutting-edge innovations and advancements in the defence sector. ISPR Pakistan 23 Jul 2025
"Whoever remains silent in the face of the genocide in Gaza is complicit in the crimes against humanity committed by Israel" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 22 Jul 2025 -- Speaking at the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), President Erdoğan said: "Even the Holocaust in Europe did not witness scenes as inhumane as the ones in Gaza. No one with even a shred of human dignity can accept or ignore the cruelty in which dozens of innocent people die every day for lack of a morsel of bread or a sip of water, or can condone it. Whoever remains silent in the face of the genocide in Gaza is complicit in the crimes against humanity committed by Israel."
Iran and Turkey call for urgent action to stop Israeli crimes in Gaza IRNA 22 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, have stressed the need for immediate end to the Israeli genocide of Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Iran, Turkey FMs urge Muslim world to take action against ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- Iran and Turkey's foreign ministers have called on the world's Muslim nations to take stern action to help end the Israeli regime's 21-month-long war of genocide on the Gaza Strip.
No: 154, 21 July 2025, Regarding the Marine Parks Declared by Greece Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Jul 2025
Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the sombre anniversary of the Turkish invasion Republic of Cyprus 20 Jul 2025 -- This year marks fifty-one years since the Turkish invasion. Fifty-one years of ongoing occupation and flagrant violations of the fundamental principles of international law and the human rights of the Cypriot people by Türkiye: of the displaced, the enclaved, the missing persons, and their families.
"The international community must recognize the TRNC" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 20 Jul 2025 -- Speaking at the July 20 Peace and Freedom Day Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: "The international community must recognize the TRNC and establish diplomatic, political, and economic relations without delay. Direct flights and trade routes must be opened."
"We have made the TRNC the shining star of the Eastern Mediterranean" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 20 Jul 2025 -- Speaking at a ceremony held for the groundbreaking of Yeni Lefkoşa Public Hospital and the opening of Lefkoşa North Beltway Flyover Junction and Connected Roads Project, President Erdoğan said: "Tourism assumes a vital role in the economic growth and the global visibility of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. By renovating Ercan Airport in a way that befits the needs of the time, we have made the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus the shining star of the Eastern Mediterranean in not only transportation, but also in tourism, employment and investments."
No: 151, 20 July 2025, Regarding the Declaration of Principles Signed Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and M23 Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Jul 2025
No: 152, 20 July 2025, Regarding Allegations Intended to Smear Türkiye's Policies on the Palestinian Issue Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Jul 2025
Telephone conversation with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 18 Jul 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
"We determinedly and hopefully advance towards our goal of a terror-free Türkiye" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 18 Jul 2025 -- Speaking at the staff officers' graduation ceremony at the National Defense University, President Erdoğan said: "We advance towards our goal of a terror-free Türkiye and a terror-free region in a determined, hopeful and cautious manner. We will inshallah all together have made Türkiye much stronger, much more influential and much more reputable once we achieve this goal of ours."
No: 147, 17 July 2025, Israel's Unlawful Claim of Authority Over the Ibrahimi Mosque Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Jul 2025
No: 145, 16 July 2025, Regarding Israel's Attacks on Damascus Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Jul 2025
"Our fight against FETO will continue with the same determination" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 15 Jul 2025 -- Speaking at a commemoration for the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, President Erdoğan said: "Our fight against FETO will continue with the same pace and same determination. We will take the revenge of the heroes who lost their lives here. The traitors, who betrayed their state, opened fired on their nation and sold their souls for a dollar, will definitely pay the price for all this."
"July 15 is the last example of how strong and invincible we are" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 15 Jul 2025 -- Speaking at a commemoration for the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, President Erdoğan said: "This epic is the victory of brave people, whose roots lie in these lands, against traitors, who have sold their homeland together with their souls. This epic is the last example of how great, vigilant, strong and invincible we are when we as the nation unite together as one."
Spain hand over Command and Control of NATO's Allied Reaction Force to Türkiye NATO Allied Air Command 15 Jul 2025 -- The Spanish Air and Space Force have concluded their commitment providing high-readiness Air Command and Control capabilities for NATO's Allied Reaction Force, handing over to the Turkish Air Force.
No: 143, 15 July 2025, Regarding Israel's Interventions in the South of Syria Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Jul 2025
QA-15, 14 July 2025, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Öncü Keçeli, in Response to a Question Regarding the Incidents of Violence in the South of Syria Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Jul 2025
"The doors of a new era are opening for our country" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 13 Jul 2025 -- Delivering the closing speech of AK Party's Consultation and Assessment Meeting, President Erdoğan said: "The doors of a new era are opening for our country. We are realizing step by step our ideal of the Century of Türkiye."
"Today is the dawn of a great and strong Türkiye" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 12 Jul 2025 -- Addressing the AK Party's 32nd Consultation and Assessment Meeting, President Erdoğan, as regards the terrorist organization's laying down arms, said: "Today the Manzikert spirit, the Al-Quds alliance and the Independence War's soul are being reshaped. Today is the dawn of a great and strong Türkiye."
PKK militants begin disarmament after 40-year conflict with Turkey Press TV 11 Jul 2025 -- Members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group have begun to lay down arms at a ceremony in Iraq's northern semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, marking an end to its armed struggle against Turkey in one of the world's longest-running insurgencies.
Turkish multinational exercise Anatolian Eagle 25 enhances interoperability NATO Allied Air Command 10 Jul 2025 -- From June 23 to July 4, 2025, Allied and Partner air forces met in Türkiye as Exercise Anatolian Eagle 25 executed from the 3rd Main Jet Base in Konya. Hosted by the Turkish Air Force, this live-fly multinational exercise delivered advanced, high-tempo combat training designed to sharpen interoperability and reinforce NATO's collective defence posture.
PKK fighters to lay down arms in ceremony in northern Iraq Press TV 09 Jul 2025 -- The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) will begin laying down its arms on Friday, marking a major step in a peace initiative with the Turkish government.
Meeting of the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan with the Foreign Minister and National Defence Minister of Türkiye Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Jul 2025 -- On the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, co-chair of the Joint Commission under the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) framework, and the Minister of National Defence, Yasar Güler, co-chair of the Joint Ministerial Commission, are visiting Islamabad today.
A high-level delegation led by Mr Yaşar Güler, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Turkiye, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during a visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad. ISPR Pakistan 09 Jul 2025 -- On the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, co-chair of the Joint Commission under the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) framework, and the Minister of National Defence, Yasar Güler, co-chair of the Joint Ministerial Commission, are visiting Islamabad today.
No: 139, 7 July 2025, Regarding the Statement of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs on the Judicial Processes in Türkiye Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Jul 2025
At BRICS summit, Turkish FM warns of global consequences if Israel's aggression, expansionism left unchecked Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- Turkey's minister of foreign affairs has warned of global consequences if the Israeli regime's aggression and expansionism are not brought under control.
Türkiye Transfers Command of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 to Italy NATO Allied Maritime Command 04 Jul 2025 -- Turkish Rear Admiral H.İlker Avci handed over command of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) to Italian Rear Admiral Francesco Iavazzo during a ceremony at Aksaz Naval Base, Türkiye on 4 July 2025. Vice Admiral Didier Maleterre, Deputy Commander of Allied Maritime Command, presided over the ceremony and offered his congratulations to the incoming and outgoing commanders.
No: 135, 3 July 2025, Regarding the Provocative Statements by Israeli Politicians Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Jul 2025
PKK in Iraq begins arms surrender after decades of conflict with Turkey Press TV 03 Jul 2025 -- The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group has announced that its members in Iraq's northern semi-autonomous Kurdistan region will commence the process of surrendering their weapons, marking the initial tangible move towards disarmament within the framework of a peace initiative.
"Our mission is to build the Century of Türkiye with all its magnificence" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 02 Jul 2025 -- Speaking at "AK Party's Women Branches Organization Academy Leadership School Camp" event, President Erdoğan said: "Our goal is a great and strong Türkiye. Our mission is to build the Century of Türkiye with all its magnificence. Our compass is our ancient values that make us who we are. Our guide is our nation's most precious, esteemed will."
QA-13, 1 July 2025, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Öncü Keçeli, in Response to a Question Regarding the Decision of the USA to Lift an Additional Portion of Sanctions on Syria Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jul 2025

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