Brussels still lacks a coherent political or institutional framework for managing Turkey’s growing role in Europe’s defense-industrial base.
Research
Riccardo Gasco
Foreign Policy Program Coordinator
- Istanbul Political Research Institute (IstanPol)
June 25, 2026
Erdogan pushes for Turkish role in European defence ahead of NATO summit | Euractiv
Turkey must be ‘included’ in European security structures: Erdogan ahead of NATO summit
Turkiye must be 'included' in Europe security structures: Erdogan ahead of Nato summit
Türkiye's strategic role for NATO's future amid Ankara summit | Column
Turkey must be ‘included’ in Europe security structures: Erdogan ahead of NATO summit
Europe’s defense build-up depends on getting partnerships right
Berlin 'real pivot' in European fighter as Leonardo open to German GCAP entry | Euractiv
Defense industry looking up | eKathimerini.com
Defense powerhouses strengthen Türkiye's industry, export picture
NATO chief praises Türkiye’s defense industry role ahead of Ankara summit - Türkiye News
Absent institutionalized defense industrial cooperation with the EU, the gap between Ankara’s strategic autonomy rhetoric and its…
Turkey still faces problems in its defense industrial cooperation with Western allies—notably the United States.
Ankara’s contributions to Europe's security are “overlooked,” Turkey's president said
Turkey must be included in all of Europe’s defense and security structures, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday, a week…
At issue is Istanbul's access to an EU initiative; Turkish defence industry has been hit by US sanctions in recent years.
Turkiye has long insisted on being a part of Europe’s defense programs and having a say in how Europe shapes its security. Yet,…
