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Turkey showcases rising NATO role ahead of 2026 Ankara summit

Turkey's diplomatic and military prominence is set to be highlighted at the 36th NATO summit in Ankara on 7‑8 July 2026. Communication President Burhanettin Duran said Turkey has moved “from the periphery to the centre” of the alliance, noting its contributions in the Russia‑Ukraine war, Gaza and US‑Iran tensions and its expanding defence‑industry capacity. The summit will mark NATO’s 75th anniversary and will be secured by over 56 000 personnel, with extensive traffic restrictions and venue preparations across Ankara.

U.S. President Donald Trump, meeting NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte, praised President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and hinted at “doing something that will make Turkey very happy.” U.S. officials are reportedly preparing a package of General‑Electric jet engines worth more than $700 million for Turkey’s indigenous KAAN fighter aircraft, despite objections from Congress and ongoing legal reviews related to the F‑35 program. The proposed sale comes as Washington seeks to improve bilateral ties ahead of the summit, while the F‑35 issue remains unsettled due to Turkey’s purchase of the Russian S‑400 system.

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