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Jul 2, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Erdogan says NATO needs Turkey’s defense clout
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Erdogan argues NATO requires Turkey’s defense influence as Europe expands arms supply.
WHO: Recep Tayyip Erdogan
WHAT: Erdogan says NATO needs Turkey’s defense clout and highlights Turkey as a hardware supplier for Europe.
WHEN: Jul 2, 2026 at 3:43 AM ET
WHERE: Turkey
WHY: He is responding to Europe’s push to arm itself amid Russia’s war in Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure.
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