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Ukraine-Russia War: Infrastructure Strikes & Energy Truce Tâ

1576 clusters · 3765 sources · last updated

Latest: Ukraine to increase protection for railway infrastructure

The conflict has evolved into a high-intensity technological war of attrition focused on critical infrastructure. Russia has intensified its aerial campaigns, while Ukraine is scaling long-range drone production to targe

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Aerospace and rocket competitions in Aksaray

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Latest: TÜRKSAT Model Satellite Competition enters final launch phase

In September 2026, Aksaray hosted major aerospace and rocket competitions as part of the TEKNOFEST festival. The 11th Türksat Model Satellite Competition entered its final launch phase at the Aksaray Hisar Shooting Rang

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Turkey defense industry growth and regional impact

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Latest: Turkish defense firms advance autonomous and hypersonic defense technologies

Turkey is accelerating its strategic shift toward domestic defense production through significant budgetary increases and advanced technological development. Under the Medium Term Program (OVP), military and defense spen

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Turkey advances 'Terror-free Turkey' and regional security

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Latest: Turkish Ministry of National Defense addresses PKK surrenders and EU criticism

The ‘Terror-Free Turkey’ initiative, part of the broader ‘Turkey Century’ vision, is advancing through legislative frameworks and regional diplomacy. Following the enactment of the Law on Strengthening National Solidarit

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Turkey security personnel and staffing expansion

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Latest: Turkish security agencies announce new specialist and student recruitments

Turkey continues to expand and restructure its security and personnel management through significant leadership changes and staffing updates. Following Presidential Decrees No. 199 and 200, published in August 2026, the

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Turkey martyr and veteran benefits legislation (2024-2026)

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Latest: Turkey to pay 217.2 million lira to veterans and martyrs' relatives

Following extensive consultations by the Defence Commission, a draft law to improve support for families of martyrs and veterans was prepared and debated. By early August 2024, a joint AK Party‑MHP amendment was approved

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Turkey-EU diplomatic tension over Cyprus monument

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Latest: Turkish Ministry of National Defense rejects European Parliament Cyprus decision

Diplomatic tensions have escalated between Turkey and the European Parliament following a recommendation by the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality to allocate EU funds for a monument in Nicosia. The proposed

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Euphrates River bridge infrastructure in Deir ez-Zor

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Latest: Turkey and Syria complete floating bridge over Euphrates

Rising water levels in the Euphrates River, caused by increased discharge from the Kadir Dam, necessitated the temporary closure of a dirt bridge in Deir ez-Zor for reinforcement and maintenance. During this period, traf

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Turkey and Northern Cyprus commemorate 104th Victory Day

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Latest: Turkey reaffirms support for Lebanon during Victory Day reception

Turkey and Northern Cyprus are observing the 104th anniversary of Victory Day, commemorating the 1922 Great Offensive and the Battle of the Commander-in-Chief led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The holiday marks the success t

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Konya industrial site urban redevelopment

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Latest: Konya industrial site to become mixed-use urban center

The Konya Metropolitan Municipality has initiated the relocation of the Heavy Maintenance Facility, a major urban transformation project. The relocation involves moving hundreds of tanks and military vehicles from the fo

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TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan maritime technology festival

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Latest: TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan concludes in Gölcük with record attendance

The TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan 2026 festival concluded on August 23 at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli. Organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the Turkey Technology Team Foundation (T3 Vakfı), the four-day ev

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