The Turkish media once again refer to Greece’s armament programs, commenting that the “American army continues to support Greece” which, as they say, will receive 164 “Bradley” armored combat vehicles. At the same time, Turkey is increasing its defense and security spending by 400%.

Specifically, as reported by SKAI’s Istanbul correspondent, Manolis Kostidis, the Turkish media are once again reporting on Greece’s armaments.

In particular, the Turkish network Ulusal comments: “Washington and Athens continue to accumulate weapons and weapons systems in Alexandroupoli. Greece will receive 164 Bradley M2A2 armored fighting vehicles from the US. The USA, which is positioned opposite Turkey on every front, is now taking another step. The American army continues to support Greece also in the context of granting surplus material. It has been revealed that a Greek delegation traveled to the US to examine the Bradley M2 A2 armored fighting vehicles. At first there was information about 300 vehicles, but in the Greek press there are reports of 164. The Bradleys. M2A2 will be granted to Greece for free”

Turkey increases defense and security spending by 400%

And the impressive sums that Turkey spends on its defense are mentioned by the Turkish press. Specifically, according to reports Turkey has increased defense and security spending by 400%.

According to military analyst Mete Jarar Turkey has spent 40 billion dollars as he points out the risks and threats have increased.

“We must emphasize the following. Turkey in the 2024 budget increased defense and security spending at abnormal rates. Despite the earthquake, it reached 40 billion dollars. This is a number we have never seen before. Compared to the past, this is an increase of 400%. Despite the economic crisis, what Turkey is essentially saying is that “there is a danger around me and also in the world and I am increasing the amount by 400%”. Of course, the officials know more, but around Turkey there is this danger” said Mete Jarrar.

Third submarine near launch

Despite the economic problems Turkey has, it is constantly “building” its defense. The country is preparing to launch a third Turkish submarine out of the total of 6 it is preparing to build. This is the “Murat Reis” which is in a floating tank and is being prepared to be launched.

By 2028, Turkey aims to have 6 such submarines in its possession.

Shipyards

They are built in Turkish shipyards with the help of Germany and its technology.

“The goal is to build 6 Reis-type submarines at the Golcuk shipyards, with a large national participation to meet the needs of the navy in underwater operations. These submarines have an anaerobic propulsion system, the use of torpedoes, missiles and mines and can hit underwater targets such as sea and land targets. And from this year they will start joining the Navy. With the anaerobic propulsion system these submarines will be able to operate for many weeks. They will be silent and will be able to operate without being detected.”

12 unmanned Turkish fighters by 2025

At the same time, according to the Turkish newspaper Turkiye, Turkey will have 12 drones by 2025 and about 48 in 2026.

In fact, the date of the mass production of the unmanned fighter “Kizilelma” has been announced.

“The General Manager of the company “Bayraktar” Haluk Bayraktar announced the latest data on the unmanned fighter Kizilelma. and stated that mass production will begin next year. He said that his company has invested 1 billion dollars in this project and that mass production will begin next year. According to Bayraktar. in 2025 it is planned to produce 12 unmanned Kizilelma fighters, and in 2026 its total number is expected to reach 46″ the newspaper says and continues:

“The Kizilelma unmanned fighter has a low radar footprint, with a jet engine and the ability to launch air-to-air missiles and is designed and manufactured by the Baykar company. Kizilelma will add strength to Turkey’s deterrent power over the airwaves. It is important that this aircraft will be able to cooperate with the national fighter Kaan” ends up.