Source: Al Monitor By Metin Gurcan The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) are gearing up for a new round of purges, even as they struggle to recover from the initial culling that followed the failed coup of July 2016. Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli announced April 18 that a secret cell of 3,000 officers and noncommissioned officers… Continue reading TURKISH MILITARY PURGES DECIMATE CAREER OFFICER, PILOT RANKS
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YENI SAFAK: TURKEY EYEING RUSSIAN SU-57 IF US GOVERNMENT DOES NOT DELIVER F-35
Source: Ahvalnews6 Turkey is considering the purchase of Russian Su-57 fighter jets should Washington decide to suspend the delivery of F-35 jets in response to Turkey’s purchase of Russian S-400 anti-missile systems, pro-government Yeni Şafak daily reported. A bill was proposed to the U.S. Congress on May 8, calling for a report on U.S.-Turkish relations… Continue reading YENI SAFAK: TURKEY EYEING RUSSIAN SU-57 IF US GOVERNMENT DOES NOT DELIVER F-35
SYRIAN AIR FORCE BARS IRAN FROM USINS ITS BASES
Source: Jerusalem Post By Yami Roth/ Maariv The commander of the Syrian Air Force has decided Syria will no longer allow Iranian-backed Shi’ite factions to use its bases to store ammunition and host fighters, the Syrian opposition newspaper Zaman al-Wasl reported on Monday. The report claims that the decision was made “following recent Israeli attacks.”… Continue reading SYRIAN AIR FORCE BARS IRAN FROM USINS ITS BASES
US CONGRESSMAN: F-35 COULD BE “USED AGAINST GREECE” IF SOLD TO TURKEY
Source: Ekathimerini The United States should freeze the sale of the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets to Turkey because they are more likely to used against Greece than against terrorists, Democratic US Congressman Brad Sherman told US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, during a Foreign Affairs Hearing on May 23. “I hope that the administration… Continue reading US CONGRESSMAN: F-35 COULD BE “USED AGAINST GREECE” IF SOLD TO TURKEY
FRANCE ARRESTS TWO INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS ON CHARGES OF SPYING FOR CHINA
Source: Intelnews.Org By Joseph Fitsanakis France has confirmed the arrest of two French intelligence officers who are accused of spying for the Chinese government. It appears that the two officers were captured and charged in December. However, their arrests were not publicized at the time, because French counterintelligence officials wanted to avoid alerting more members… Continue reading FRANCE ARRESTS TWO INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS ON CHARGES OF SPYING FOR CHINA
ISRAEL CONCERNED ABOUT F-35 SALE TO TURKEY
Source: Ha’aretz By Amir Tibon and Yaniv Kubovich Israeli officials are concerned about a deal to provide F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey, and the issue is currently being discussed with the United States. A senior Israeli defense official says Israel would like to remain the only country in the Middle East with the F-35… Continue reading ISRAEL CONCERNED ABOUT F-35 SALE TO TURKEY
TURKEY’S CURRENCY MELTDOWN
Source: WSJ By The Editorial Board Investing in emerging markets is like watching the tides without the moon as a guide. Capital flows in and out in surges, and woe to the country that gets caught with bad policies when the tide suddenly goes out. Argentina has been getting that re-education of late, and now… Continue reading TURKEY’S CURRENCY MELTDOWN
US SENATE DEFENSE BILL WOULD PREP FOR HIGH-TECH FIGHTS
Source: Defense News By Joe Gould The Senate Armed Services Committee passed a version of the $716 billion defense policy bill Thursday that emphasizes investment in future warfare — with provisions on cyber, hypersonic weapons and artificial intelligence. Its National Defense Authorization Act would sprinkle $600 million more than the Trump administration budget requests into… Continue reading US SENATE DEFENSE BILL WOULD PREP FOR HIGH-TECH FIGHTS
RUSSIAN NAVAL EXERCISES IN SEA OF AZOV: A PRELUDE TO “HUBRID”-STYLE INVASION?
Source: The Jamestown Foundation By Ihor Kabanenko On May 18, Moscow released a navigation alert (NAVAREA 0423/18—reprinted by the Ukrainian government as coastal warning PRIP 173) for a section of the Sea of Azov, cautioning that Russian naval training exercises would make the area dangerous for maritime passage from 0500 to 1700 UTC, on May… Continue reading RUSSIAN NAVAL EXERCISES IN SEA OF AZOV: A PRELUDE TO “HUBRID”-STYLE INVASION?
TURKEY THREATENS RETALLIATION IF NEW BILL STOPS F-35 SALE
Source: Defense News By: Joe Gould The Turkish government has vowed reprisals if the U.S. Congress passes a defense policy bill that prevents the sale of Lockheed Martin-made F-35 fighter jets to Ankara. The Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday passed its version of the $716 billion National Defense Authorization Act with language that directs… Continue reading TURKEY THREATENS RETALLIATION IF NEW BILL STOPS F-35 SALE