Hulusi Akar
Turkish army to upgrade armored vehicles
The Turkish government and army have agreed on upgrading its armored vehicles in the aftermath of a landmine blast which caused the death of soldiers inside a lightly armored vehicle in Turkey's southeast.
The decision to upgrade its fleet of armored vehicles came in yesterday's security meeting headed by Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu, where the defense industry was on the agenda.
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Turkey's top national security body to convene Sept. 2
Turkey's top national security body will hold its next meeting on Sept. 2 when an interim "election government" is expected to be in charge of the country, which has been shaken by conflict between the security forces and outlawed militants.
Risks and threats require use of all national forces, says Turkey's new top commander
Turkey?s frontline role in the United States-led campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), as well as the ongoing battle against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers? Party (PKK), has increased Turkey?s security needs, the country?s new top commander has said, calling for a marshalling of all resources at hand.
Turkish gov't to honor outgoing top commander with state medal of honor
The Turkish government has decided to bestow outgoing Chief of Turkish General Staff Gen. Necdet Özel with the state medal of honor in recognition of his ?high services to the nation.?
New army chief's faces four challenges to transform Armed Forces
Hulusi Akar, the new general chief of staff, is coming to transform the Turkish Armed Forces, says a former member of the army.
Turkish PM visits ISIL-hit border outpost amid heavy security
Top officials of Turkey's government and military have visited a border outpost attacked by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) militants last month.
Turkish military: Back to normal amid wars?
General Hulusi Akar, the Commander of the Turkish Land Forces was appointed as the new Chief of General Staff (CGS) by President Tayyip Erdo?an following the three-day Supreme Military Council (YA?) meetings held Aug. 3-5 and chaired by Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu.
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A new era for Turkey's military
Turkey?s top soldier is assuming his responsibilities at a very critical time. Amid a civil war in nearby Syria, a possible land offensive in Iraq against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the surge of outlawed Kurdistan Workers? Party (PKK) attacks inside Turkey, Gen. Hulusi Akar will be juggling many balls while delicately handling domestic politics.
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Turkey renews top military brass, appoints Gen. Akar as the top soldier
Turkey has renewed its top military brass and appointed Land Forces Commander Gen. Hulusi Akar as the new Chief of General Staff, as his predecessor Gen. Necdet Özel has completed his four-year mandate. Gen. Özel is expected to hand over his seat to Gen. Akar on Aug. 14.
Turkey's Supreme Military Council convenes for promotions and retirements
Turkey's Supreme Military Council (YA?) convened for its regular annual meeting on Aug. 3 to discuss appointments and retirements of high-ranking staff officers and generals in the Turkish Armed Forces, as well as for the removal of military personnel from the army.