Ankara is alarmed by Greece's military modernization, Cyprus’ shift to Western arms and expanding Greece-Cyprus-Israel defense ties.

The debate risks adding a new irritant to a fragile Turkey-Greece thaw that followed years of tensions.

Ankara is alarmed by Greece's military modernization, Cyprus’ shift to Western arms and expanding Greece-Cyprus-Israel defense ties.

Turkey is closely monitoring recent armament activities and military initiatives by Greece and Cyprus in the region, Defense Ministry spokesperson Zeki Akturk said on Thursday…