Türkiye's NATO membership | News & Developments

[Eşbah]

"We must ensure that the Turkish defense industry base is connected as closely as possible with the United Kingdom, Norway, and the European Union," Rutte said.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during the Public Forum event as part of the first day of the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands on June 24, 2025

NATO Chief praises Türkiye's defense capabilities

Referring to Türkiye, Rutte stated, "Türkiye has a very large defense industry base."

Rutte emphasized the importance of not overlooking this capability, adding, "I visited some of their companies; they're really impressive."

"Let's not allow barriers to be put up in NATO. This does not provide benefit," Rutte said.

NATO Chief calls for Turkish defense industry integration with UK, Norway and EU - Türkiye Today

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte calls for Turkish defense industry integration with UK, Norway and EU, warns against barriers within alliance

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Oh God, they want us...

 

[hyperman]

"We must ensure that the Turkish defense industry base is connected as closely as possible with the United Kingdom, Norway, and the European Union," Rutte said.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during the Public Forum event as part of the first day of the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands on June 24, 2025

NATO Chief praises Türkiye's defense capabilities

Referring to Türkiye, Rutte stated, "Türkiye has a very large defense industry base."

Rutte emphasized the importance of not overlooking this capability, adding, "I visited some of their companies; they're really impressive."

"Let's not allow barriers to be put up in NATO. This does not provide benefit," Rutte said.

NATO Chief calls for Turkish defense industry integration with UK, Norway and EU - Türkiye Today

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte calls for Turkish defense industry integration with UK, Norway and EU, warns against barriers within alliance

www.turkiyetoday.com

Oh God, they want us...

You know this NATO 5% defense spending requirement is some real funny stuff, Turkey wasn't planning to spend 5% but if its obligated to do so by NATO, then it will Freak the Greeks out.

They are already spending a significant amount more than all the other NATO countries in terms of percentage, having to possible double or triple that to keep parity with Turkey will be a significant hassle for them, especially when they buy the weapons from abroad, rather than make it and recycle the funds domestically in the economy, boosting it. On top of that their economy is not growing as fast as Turkey's so thats an additional pain.

We might see the Greek Public rebel with the cuts they will have to make cuts to social programs to increase defense spending. Its either that or take on more debt to pay for the weapons without cutting social spending, and Greece got into a lot of trouble over debt, not too long ago. lol

 

[Ali_Baba]

The increase to 5% makes no sense at all, it is not required for the current threat level from Russia. This is more about keeping USA weapons manufacturers happy than the need for real defence needs.

 

[Eşbah]

Turkey backs NATO's 5% defence spending goal, plans nationwide air shield, source says​

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/turkey-backs-natos-5-defence-spending-goal-plans-nationwide-air-shield-source-2025-06-26/

 

[Ali_Baba]

Turkey backs NATO's 5% defence spending goal, plans nationwide air shield, source says​

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/turkey-backs-natos-5-defence-spending-goal-plans-nationwide-air-shield-source-2025-06-26/

There will be alot of commercial opportunities for Türkiye to sell its weapons to the EU countries, as Türkiye was one of the very few countries actively investing in developing new military products, and those are to NATO standards.

 

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[Muji.Iqbal]

Hmmm...Good thing Turkey is in NATO, otherwise Turkey would never develop.

 

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[Eşbah]

Ministry of National Defense;

“In accordance with our commitments to NATO;

Headquarters of the NATO Amphibious Task Force Command and Landing Force Command (CATF/CLF),

TCG Anadolu, TCG Derya, TCG İstanbul, TCG Kınalıada,

1st Amphibious Marine Infantry Battalion and our SAT/SAS teams, and

Anadolu Turkish Maritime Task Force, consisting of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, helicopters, and landing craft; will conduct transits and port visits in the Mediterranean, Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, and Baltic Sea between January 20 and April 16.”

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[Hakwa Nadro]

If Turkey was not in NATO, they would have been at the receiving end of NATO. Greece would have used their own membership to the max against Turkey.

 

[Foinikas]

If Turkey was not in NATO, they would have been at the receiving end of NATO. Greece would have used their own membership to the max against Turkey.

And vice versa. NATO is a double-edged sword.

 

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[Muji.Iqbal]

I think Turkey should be in European Union. It will be good for Turkey. Turkey will develop.

 

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Given how keen the UK, France and Germany are to "continue" the war, it is the soldiers of these countries that should really be putting their boots on the ground.

Shocking opnion of some people that Turkiye should put its soldiers into a country/war that it is not interested in.