Turkish Armed Forces
Turkish Armed Forces says it holds respect for law while following cases
The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) has been taking pains to show "respect to law and judicial independence" concerning ongoing cases against its retired and active members, as has always been the case, the General Staff said.
Turkish defense company designs new drone-based warning system
A Turkish army-affiliated software company has introduced a new warning system boasting an integrated drone at a new technologies fair in Germany.
The Turkish Armed Forces Foundation-affiliated software and systems company, HAVELSAN, introduced at the 2015 CeBIT Fair the Sezgin, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) integrated early warning system on late March 18.
Turkish gov't denies PKK has state-produced arms
Turkey?s Defense Ministry has refuted news reports suggesting that the outlawed Kurdistan Workers? Party (PKK) is in possession of ammunition that has the stamp of a state-owned arms production and supply agency.
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Turkish president congratulates government, army for operation in Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has congratulated both the government and the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) for their "successful" overnight "?ah F?rat" evacuation operation into neighboring Syria to evacuate troops guarding an Ottoman tomb and to move the crypt to a new location.
Turkish army announces consequent harassment by Greek army
The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) made public harassment of its aircrafts by Greek military aircrafts, only a day after a similar announcement.
Greek F-16 jets 'harassed' Turkish war planes: Army
Greek F-16 planes "harassed" Turkish military trainer aircraft by putting them under radar-lock while they were flying over the Aegean Sea, the Turkish General Staff said in a statement on Dec. 23.
Brothers in arms?
âThese mist covered mountains are a home now for meâ
The Ahmet DavutoÄlu governmentâs recent attempt to change the conscription system in Turkey may be the beginning of a change in the military's culture, but it is also the end of an era in terms of equality.
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Turkish arms exports up 20 percent
Turkey's defense exports for the first 11 months of 2014 increased by 20 percent compared to the same period last year, hitting $1.5 billion, according to figures from the Turkish Exporters' Assembly released on Dec. 11.
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Turkish Parliament approves paid military service bill
A government motion for the implementation of a paid military service exemption was approved by Parliament early on Dec. 10.
Defense Minister İsmet Yılmaz admitted during the General Assembly session on Dec. 9 that the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) had clearly expressed its disapproval of paid military service exemptions, but defended the bill as necessary.
Turkish PM Davutoğlu warns army against ‘talking through media’
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet DavutoÄlu has warned the Turkish military not to âtalk through the mediaâ if they have concerns.
Speaking to the press at Istanbulâs Atatürk Airport before his departure to Greece, DavutoÄlu said the General Staff was connected to the Prime Ministry and did not need the media to express its concerns.