Turkey intends to spend $3.4 billion to develop a domestic long-range anti-missile shield. The 2013 tender, in which Russia’s S-400 system competed with US-made Patriot PAC-3, European SAMP/T Aster 30 and China’s FD-2000 systems – the export version of HQ-9 – was won by the Chinese bid.
The deal, which sparked concern among other NATO members over compatibility issues and potential ramifications for Turkey’s contribution to the alliance, stalled and was ultimately cancelled in 2015. The contract discussions reportedly broke down because Ankara and Beijing couldn’t agree on the transfer of technology, which Turkey sees as crucial for having a domestic defense industry capable of servicing all national needs independently from foreign nations.
Now Turkey is in talks with Russia to purchase advanced S-400 air defense missile systems. The negotiations were confirmed by Turkish Defense Minister. It’s claimed that Russia will be in cooperation with Turkey for developing its own defense missile system.
What are the S-400s?
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That’s an interesting turn of events – turning to Russia!
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Historical Itteration
Do you know the Muhammed Ali Pasha? In 19th century he was an Ottoman governer in Egypt and then he walked to Konya with his army. Ottoman Empire wanted help from Russia. After the agreement Russia came to Bosphorus with its navy. the “Bosphorus Problem” occured and continued more than 100 years.
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Wow – I didn’t know that I! But I suppose the history of these places is long, dynamic and complicated!
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It’s too complicated and nothing is new in MiddleEast.
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In your title…
Typo?
Tactical Operational Startegic: A Different View
Tactical Operational Strategic: A Different View
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Oooopppsss. Thanks
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It happens to everyone.
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