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A high-level roundtable on the Türkiye-U.K. defense partnership was held in London, co-organized by Türkiye’s Communications Directorate and the Royal United Services Institute, the Turkish Communications Directorate said Friday.
The discussions focused on the strategic dimensions of defense cooperation between the two NATO allies and brought together officials from public institutions, executives from Türkiye’s defense industry and experts from the United Kingdom, according to a statement.
“The meeting served as a significant platform for further strengthening the institutional and strategic framework of the rapprochement between Türkiye and the United Kingdom amid an evolving global security landscape,” the statement read.
Participants emphasized that recent momentum in bilateral defense relations has been driven by the 2023 Statement of Intent and the establishment of the Defense Industry Cooperation Council.
Joint military exercises, technology transfer and co-production projects were discussed alongside Türkiye’s transformation of its domestic defense industry over the past two decades.
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“The cooperation has a complementary character that can enhance both bilateral relations and meet Europe’s growing demand for defense capabilities,” the statement said, adding that both countries are “indispensable players in the European defense ecosystem.”
Key projects, including the Eurofighter Typhoon and uncrewed aerial systems, were reviewed in the context of innovation and deterrence on NATO’s southern flank.
Participants also exchanged views on EU-led initiatives such as ReArm and the Security Action for Europe, while underscoring the role of public diplomacy in building international support for closer defense ties.
The roundtable was described as “a significant step toward reinforcing the Türkiye-U.K. strategic partnership and shaping a shared vision for regional and global security.”
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