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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Jordan's King Abdullah II in Istanbul, where they agreed on key decisions to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The visit, marked by Erdogan receiving Jordan's highest honor, focused on enhancing regional stability and expanding partnerships in trade, defense, and diplomacy.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Jordan's King Abdullah II in Istanbul, where they agreed on key decisions to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The visit, marked by Erdogan receiving Jordan's highest honor, focused on enhancing regional stability and expanding partnerships in trade, defense, and diplomacy.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan participated in voting for Anadolu’s annual photo competition on his return from Egypt, selecting images across categories including a powerful shot of Gaza aid distribution he had previously presented at the UN.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for an official visit, where he will co-chair the Türkiye-Egypt High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and attend a bilateral business forum.Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş stated that Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty are non‑negotiable and called for a democratic, participatory system that includes all groups. He welcomed recent integration steps and urged full implementation of agreements between Damascus and the YPG/SDF.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Jordan's King Abdullah II in Istanbul, where they agreed on key decisions to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The visit, marked by Erdogan receiving Jordan's highest honor, focused on enhancing regional stability and expanding partnerships in trade, defense, and diplomacy.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Jordan's King Abdullah II in Istanbul, where they agreed on key decisions to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The visit, marked by Erdogan receiving Jordan's highest honor, focused on enhancing regional stability and expanding partnerships in trade, defense, and diplomacy.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan participated in voting for Anadolu’s annual photo competition on his return from Egypt, selecting images across categories including a powerful shot of Gaza aid distribution he had previously presented at the UN.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for an official visit, where he will co-chair the Türkiye-Egypt High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and attend a bilateral business forum.Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş stated that Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty are non‑negotiable and called for a democratic, participatory system that includes all groups. He welcomed recent integration steps and urged full implementation of agreements between Damascus and the YPG/SDF.

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Türkiye deploys first aircraft to Germany for NATO steadfast dart-26

10:24, 08/02/2026, Sunday

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Türkiye deploys first aircraft to Germany for NATO steadfast dart-26

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The first aircraft of the Turkish Armed Forces has arrived at Germany’s Wunstorf Air Base, marking Türkiye’s operational entry into NATO’s largest military exercise of the year, Steadfast Dart-26. Running from Feb. 8 to Feb. 20, the drills will see Türkiye deploy around 2,000 personnel, underscoring its commitment to collective defense and alliance readiness.

The first Turkish military aircraft has landed at Wunstorf Air Base in Germany, formally launching Türkiye’s participation in NATO’s Steadfast Dart-26 exercise. The deployment places Türkiye at the center of NATO’s largest military drills of the year, aimed at enhancing allied readiness and operational coordination across Europe.

Türkiye’s role in NATO exercises

The Turkish Armed Forces are set to take part in Steadfast Dart-26 between Feb. 8 and Feb. 20 with a contingent of approximately 2,000 personnel. The force includes land and naval elements, reflecting Türkiye’s multi-domain military capabilities and its strategic importance within the NATO alliance.

Alliance focus on collective defense

NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum confirmed the arrival of the aircraft, emphasizing that allied movements and joint training are essential to strengthening collective defense. The exercise is designed to test rapid deployment, command coordination, and interoperability among allied forces.

Germany as a strategic host location

Wunstorf Air Base, located in northern Germany, serves as a key logistical hub for NATO operations. Hosting Steadfast Dart-26 highlights Germany’s role in supporting alliance-wide military activities, while Türkiye’s active participation reinforces its long-standing commitment to NATO security frameworks and regional stability.

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