Türkiye opens a key NATO summit on July 7, aiming to cement its role as a rising European security partner as it leverages rapid growth in its defense industry and expanding global military ties.

NATO has released the official schedule for the upcoming Ankara summit, featuring defense industry agreements and a joint statement with Ukraine.

Ankara will serve as the crucible for global diplomacy on July 7–8, as Türkiye hosts one of the most consequential NATO summits in history to unite all 32 member states under a…

Ankara gains fans as arms producer while it strengthens ties with U.S., Europe, Asia