Turkish Armed Forces

The Turkish Armed Forces' (TSK) new amendment on employing civilian officers for military positions requiring specific qualifications will alter the superior-subordinate relationship as it will allow chief civilian officers to command their military subordinates, daily Habertürk reported June 16. 

For the second time in as many days, Turkish fighter jets violated Greek national air space in the central and southeastern Aegean on Wednesday, defense officials said.

A comprehensive military and defense industry agreement between Turkey and Qatar will enable the former to deploy troops in Qatari territories for joint drills and training purposes, in a bid to further intensify the partnership between the two countries. 

The Turkish Armed Forces have formed a new ceremonial brigade, dressed as Ottoman soldiers, to attend events marking the 562nd anniversary of the Turks? conquest of Istanbul, upon the instructions of President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an.

The top commander of Turkey has returned back to his office after a 15-day medical leave of absence, which led to speculations about whether a possible disagreement over military intervention in Syria was the real reason for his leave.

An investigation has been launched into an alleged leak of the staff officer entrance exam questions of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), after copies of the exam were reportedly sold in a central shopping center in Ankara.

Turkish Defense Minister ?smet Y?lmaz?s remarks about the results of the Sledgehammer and Ergenekon cases marked a turning point for the Turkish Armed Forces.

The Turkish army and Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu have refuted claims that Chief of General Staff Gen. Necdet Özel left his office because of a disagreement with the government over military intervention in Syria, underlining he will be back to his job after recovering from a medical procedure. 

Many new, locally-produced defense products and technologies have been exhibited in the 12th International Defense Industries Fair (IDEF), which will run until May 8. 

The Turkish General Staff announced it has begun using the first domestically made Turkish attack helicopters in a counter-terrorism operation for the very first time.

Two ATAK helicopters flew on April 25 to the southeastern province of Siirt to join the 3rd Commando Brigade, the General Staff said in an announcement posted on its official webpage on May 4.