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Mecca Joint Defence Agreement

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Mecca Defence Pact marks the start of a post-American Arab Gulf

The Mecca Defence Agreement does not mark a new era of US power or retreat. It formalised a Gulf security shift already underway, writes Kayhan Valadbaygi.

Kayhan Valadbaygi

20 August, 2026

Turkey seeks stronger NATO role through defence industry

Turkey

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Turkey seeks stronger NATO role through defence

Mohammed Sheikh Youssef

08 July, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) walks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) during a formal arrival at the Bestepe Presidential Palace during the NATO summit on July 7, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey

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As Trump mulls selling F-35s to Turkey, Hegseth heads to Israel

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

08 July, 2026

This aerial photograph shows boats anchored off Oman's northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, 2026.

US-Israel war on Iran

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US strikes Iran after ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Matthew Hoare

07 July, 2026

f-35 getty

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Next to Erdogan, Trump says 'will consider' selling F-35s

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

07 July, 2026

US President, Donald Trump (R), is greeted by Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as he arrives at Etimesgut Air Base for the annual NATO Summit on 7 July 2026 in Ankara, Turkey. [Getty]

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Erdogan gives Trump opulent greeting in Ankara for NATO summit

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

07 July, 2026

VIP vehicles outside ATO Congresium during the Defence Industry Forum (NSDIF26) within the annual NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey on 7 July 2026. [Getty]

NATO

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NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove firepower to Trump

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

07 July, 2026

Trump and Sharaa previously met at the White House in November 2025 [Getty]

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Trump to meet Syria's Sharaa, Ukraine's Zelensky at NATO summit

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

05 July, 2026

Guler [Getty]

NATO

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Turkey says NATO adjusting to security landscape, US not leaving

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

30 June, 2026

Turkish President and AK Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech

Turkey

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Erdogan: Turkey must be 'included' in Europe security structures

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

29 June, 2026

Turkey press [Getty]

Turkey

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Turkish journalists denied accreditation for Ankara NATO summit

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

25 June, 2026

The second flight of the national combat aircraft KAAN, which was initiated by the Turkish Defence Industries Presidency

Turkey

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US to progress with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

24 June, 2026

Malaysia - Anwar Ibrahim

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Why did Norway pull the plug on Malaysia's missile deal?

Wan Taufiq

24 June, 2026

Police officers of Turkish Special Forces Command carry out an operation against suspects, who were allegedly operated in Syria in behalf of Daesh

Turkey

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Ahead of NATO summit, Turkey arrests over 200

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

23 June, 2026

A french Military Police soldier stands guard at Union III Camp in the Green Zone of the Iraqi capital Baghdad

Iraq

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NATO considering resuming mission in Iraq after Iran war evac

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

23 May, 2026

AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) airplane

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Four Gulf states to attend NATO summit amid Iran war uncertainty

Anwar al-Khatib

22 May, 2026

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Spain

Could Spain’s tough line on Israel be contagious across Europe?

Luciano Zaccara

06 May, 2026