Erdogan shows Europe why NATO needs Turkey’s clout on defense

🇹🇷 The Japan Times (TR) —

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Turkey has emerged as a crucial supplier of defense hardware to Europe amid its arms buildup in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Turkish President Erdogan's influence underscores Turkey's strategic role in NATO and European defense.

Turkey has become a major source of hardware as Europe arms itself in response to Russia's war in Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure.

World Security Politics Turkey Erdogan NATO defense hardware Europe Russia-Ukraine war

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