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Japan and Türkiye Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Ukraine Crisis

8/20/2025

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Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani visits Türkiye to explore defense cooperation and the acquisition of Turkish drones, including the Bayraktar TB2.
Meetings with Turkish defense firms and a technical review of UAV capabilities are part of Nakatani's agenda.
Japan seeks to enhance unmanned systems across its military, aligning strategically with NATO member Türkiye.
Both countries condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, despite Türkiye's ongoing relations with Moscow.

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Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani visits Türkiye to explore defense cooperation and the acquisition of Turkish drones, including the Bayraktar TB2.
Meetings with Turkish defense firms and a technical review of UAV capabilities are part of Nakatani's agenda.
Japan seeks to enhance unmanned systems across its military, aligning strategically with NATO member Türkiye.
Both countries condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, despite Türkiye's ongoing relations with Moscow.