Turkey was under attack; financially, politically, Geo-politically and Militarily by its allies.
Purchasing the S-400 system was not Turkey's first choice, at the time, it was her only choice . The Americans were still going to embargo Turkey, even if she didn't buy the S-400.
Perhaps, political...
T129 ATAK Statement by the Philippine Defense Ministry
The Philippines Ministry of Defense official made statements on the Philippine Air Force's T129 ATAK Assault and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter supply program.
Philippines Defense Minister Delfin Lorenzana told press members on...
This also applies in reverse:
If Turkey didn't have any proof to back her claims or if she were at fault, I doubt Turkey would be asking for an open apology!
The Egyptian Parliament has given Sisi permission to take any steps required in Libya.
And our friend LienNoir replied "LOL since when Sisi need the parliament's accord ?"
"Price" is not everything.
Turkey can provide UAVs to friendly countries that the USA or Europeans will not. Even if the Americans or Europeans do provide these vehicles today, there is no guarantee they will do so tomorrow and there is no way to be sure that parts or ammunition are not...
Is America really Turkey's FRIEND or ENEMY?
Well, I'm sorry to say that this is not a binary choice.
Turkey's interests may align with America's interests in one part of the world and they may clash in another part: If your interests align in one place, it doesn't mean that you are friends and...
As far as I know The Eurofighter was designed originally as an air superiority fighter. So, as you can see, it was a pure bred dogfighter.
Later, when flexibility was required, it was made into a multirole fighter.
Interesting "titbit" in The Guardian newspaper:
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2019/nov/27/revealed-uk-technology-turkey-rise-global-drone-power
Funny how the west still cannot accept the huge advances made by Türkiye recently.
One way or another, they had to be involved or responsible...