Turkish Armed Forces

Türkiye ‘neutralises’ 10 YPG/PKK terrorists in retaliation to Syria attack

4 Turkish soldiers were wounded in YPG/PKK attack targeting Turkish military bases in northern Syria on Sunday.

Turkish military engines showcased for first time at global defence fair

Türkiye's domestic military land vehicle engines were introduced in the Abu Dhabi-based IDEX event, as it aims to reduce foreign dependence on engine and transmission systems,

What you need to know about Türkiye's self-propelled Firtina II howitzers

T-155 Firtına II, which has a longer firing range and faster firing speed, is dubbed as a "next generation" equipment that "significantly enhances" the Turkish army's firepower.

'Free fire-2022': Turkish military displays massive firepower

At least 825 personnel from the military branches and special forces participated in the joint exercise at a site in the capital Ankara.

In photos: Türkiye commemorates 100th anniversary of the Great Victory

Turks gathered to mark 100 years since the victory of the Battle of Dumlupinar, which liberated the country from the occupation of the allied forces at the conclusion of World War I.

International Anatolian Eagle 2022 military exercises continue in Konya

Military observers of the participating countries and over 200 local and foreign press members watched SOLOTURK's demonstration flights.

Türkiye vows to continue its fight against terrorism

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar says Ankara will not hold back from protecting its borders and is ready to act at any time "until the last terrorist is neutralised".

Does Turkiye have a new PKK strategy?

Expect more Turkish operations taking place simultaneously in Iraq and Syria.

Turkiye’s top 7 major defence industry breakthroughs in 2021, explained

Turkiye is well on its way to meeting the goals of its 2023 defence vision, joining the top-tiers of the global defence industry with cutting-edge defence offerings in every domain of military technology. Here’s what it achieved in 2021.

Manufacturing chaos: Russia’s escalation against Turkey’s ally in Syria

Despite recent Russian military escalation against the Syrian National Army (SNA), negotiation remains an essential tool for all parties to draw the future map of control in northern Syria.

What does CENTCOM gain by helping Russia in Syria?

CENTCOM aims to limit the imminent Turkish-Syrian operation in Syria, but its actions reflect a bigger problem in US civil-military relations.

Projecting peace at home and abroad: The transformation of the Turkish army

Since the 2016 coup attempt, the Turkish army has undergone a rapid transformation, moving beyond tasks limited to UN and NATO peacekeeping and support missions to conducting operations to maintain Turkey's national interests.