DefenseAnkara gains fans as arms producer while it strengthens ties with U.S., Europe, AsiaTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a ceremony for the delivery of an offshore patrol vessel to NATO member Romania on June 20. NATO allies are increasingly seeking Turkish arms. (Turkish Presidency via Anadolu Agency)SINAN TAVSANJuly 6, 2026 10:54 JSTISTANBUL -- This year's NATO Summit is taking place in Ankara, shining a spotlight on Turkey's rising importance as a global arms supplier and mediator in regional conflicts amid a shifting geopolitical landscape.