TURKEY – The 17th International Defense Industry Fair kicked off on Tuesday in Istanbul, Turkey. The 17th edition of the six-day defense fair is being held simultaneously at the Istanbul Fair Center, Ataturk Airport, Wow Hotel, and Atakoy Marina. The event, organized by KFA Fairs with support from Turkey’s Defense Industries Secretariat (SSB) and the […]
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12 Turkish Soldiers Die After Being Exposed to Methane Gas in Iraq
TURKEY – The Turkish National Defense Ministry on Monday said that 12 Turkish Soldiers in northern Iraq died after being exposed to methane gas during an operation. The soldiers were carrying out a sweep operation in a cave at an altitude of 852 meters (2,795 feet) used by militants of the outlawed PKK terror group […]
Iran Has Right to Defend Itself; Erdogan
TURKEY – The Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday expressed Türkiye’s support for Tehran, stressing that Iran has right to defend itself against Israeli aggression. “It is entirely natural, legitimate, and lawful for Iran to defend itself against Israel’s banditry and state terrorism,” Erdogan said during the Justice and Development (AK) Party Parliamentary Group […]
Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake in Istanbul, Turkey Causes Panic
NEWSBRIEF: TURKEY – A magnitude 6.2 earthquake in Istanbul’s Silivri district struck on Wednesday (today) at 09:49 GMT, shaking Istanbul and its neighboring provinces. Its epicenter was in Istanbul, causing a widespread fear that led to residents free their buildings with fear. According to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), another earthquake with a […]