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Cyprus to purchase arms worth 240 million euros from France
Cyprus has signed a contract with France for the purchase of military equipment worth 240 million euros, the country's Defence Ministry announced on Friday, confirming recent reports in French media.
The ministry noted that due to the sensitive nature of the matter, which falls under national security, it does not intend to disclose any further information for the time being.
Turkey Could Look Elsewhere if Russia won't Share Missile Technology
Turkey could seek a deal to acquire a missile defense system with another country if Russia does not agree to joint production of a defense shield, its foreign minister was quoted as saying on Monday, quoted by Reuters.
Macron's Romania Visit Disappoints French Arms Firms
On his brief stop-over in Romania on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macro did not secure any promises from Romania to buy French military equipment, representatives of weapon and aircraft manufacturers who accompanied the delegation said on Thursday.
Turkish officials differ over NATO link of planned missile system
Senior Turkish officials have differed over whether the planned new-long range missiles will be compatible with NATO systems, with a presidential spokesperson correcting the defense minister Feb. 23, stressing that these systems will surely be integrated with the alliance's defense structure.
Turkey to go ahead with non-NATO-integrated missile defense
Turkey's new defense missile system, for which Ankara is in talks on a $3.4 billion deal with a Chinese company, will not be integrated with one used by NATO, Defense Minister ?smet Y?lmaz has said.
Turkey to go ahead with non-NATO-integrated Chinese missile defense
Turkey will go ahead with plans to order a $3.4 billion missile defense system from China, Defense Minister ?smet Y?lmaz has said, while admitting that Ankara will not be able to integrate the system with that used by NATO.