AUGUST

TURKIYE-ISRAEL RELATIONS

18 AUGUST 2025

TRILATERAL SUMMIT

11 AUGUST 2025

IDEF DEFENSE FAIR

4 AUGUST 2025
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Türkiye's Space Sovereignty
25 AUGUST 2025

Türkiye celebrates its first domestically built communications satellite, Turksat 6A, having completed a full year in space. Türkiye’s homegrown satellite expands television broadcasting and emergency communications via an export deal, boosting the local space industry. Turksat 6A is designed for a lifespan of over 15 years, increasing Türkiye's constellation of communications satellites to six.

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OKAN TOWER

MIAMI, FLORIDA, USA
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Türkiye-Israel Relations
18 AUGUST 2025

As tensions simmer across the Middle East and Europe rethinks its defense priorities, Türkiye is taking major steps to upgrade its aging air force. Ankara has signed a preliminary deal with the UK for Eurofighter Typhoons. If finalised, the deal could bring Turkiye back into the high-end fighter game. Meanwhile, Israel's opposition is reportedly lobbying Berlin to block the sale, citing Ankara's stance on Gaza.

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ONZA RESTAURANT

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
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Trilateral Summit
with Italy & Libya
11 AUGUST 2025

In a bid to curb irregular migration and confront rising instability in the Mediterranean, Türkiye, Italy, and Libya held a high-level summit in Istanbul. The talks brought together President Erdogan, Prime Minister Meloni, and Prime Minister Dbeibah, signaling a deeper trilateral approach to one of Europe’s most pressing challenges. While Libya remains politically divided, Ankara’s inclusion of the Tripoli-based government underscores its growing role in shaping regional diplomacy.

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KADEH MEZE WINE BAR

TURIN, ITALY

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Turkish Airlines
 

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IDEF Defense Fair
4 AUGUST 2025

Türkiye proudly showcased its latest defense and communication technologies at IDEF 2025, the 17th International Defence Industry Fair held in Istanbul. The exhibition featured a wide range of military hardware, from battle tanks to communication satellites. During the event, a total of 270 signing ceremonies took place, with 65% of them focused on export agreements. The total value of contracts signed at the fair exceeded $9 billion.

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BAYKAR TECHNOLOGIES

The state-of-the-art facility of Turkiye's leading UAV and AI company, integrating design, prototyping, and manufacturing under one roof. 

ISTANBUL, TURKIYE

PREVENTIVE DIPLOMACY

28 JULY 2025

FIGHT AGAINST FETO

21 JULY 2025

PKK DISARMS

14 JULY 2025

Following up on Turkey's international relations is vital for the safety and security of every Turkish expatriate. A politically incorrect answer to a simple question in a foreign land can easily turn into a legal nightmare.

ANKA Report is designed to inform and educate International Turks, offering a weekly update on Ankara's relations with each country, by presenting compilations of TRT World's informative broadcasts on Turkish diplomacy.