27.12.2024 19:31
In a news article in the Greek press that mentions the claim that Saudi Arabia plans to purchase KAAN fighter jets from Turkey, the statement "While Turkey is producing 5th generation KAAN fighter jets, we can't even produce a screw" was used.
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Today, a noteworthy news item appeared in the Greek press. A news article published on the website Militaire acknowledged the rapid progress in the Turkish defense industry and accused the Greek government of not taking sufficient steps to revitalize its defense industry.
"SOME ANALYSTS WHO PREDICTED THAT TURKEY WOULD COLLAPSE AND BE ISOLATED WERE LAUGHING"
The article stated, "When Turkey began to announce its intentions regarding the design and production of fighter jets, there were serious doubts about whether it would be successful. Especially in Greece, some analysts who had predicted for years that Turkey would collapse and be isolated were laughing. However, Turkey not only advanced the KAAN fighter jet production program but also began negotiations to sell 100 of these aircraft to Saudi Arabia."
"MORE EFFECTIVE STEPS NEED TO BE TAKEN"
The article noted that considering the progress of the Turkish defense industry, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias's promises regarding major projects were unrealistic and that more effective steps needed to be taken to enhance the country's current defense capabilities.
"WE CAN'T EVEN PRODUCE SCREWS"
The Ekfrasi site used the headline "While Turkey produces 5th generation KAAN fighter jets, we can't even produce screws." It was stated in the news that if the sale of the Kaan fighter jet to Saudi Arabia occurs, this agreement would mean a record export for Turkey, emphasizing that Ankara would take its place as an important defense supplier in the region. The article pointed out that so far, Saudi Arabia has purchased Bayraktar Akıncı UAVs and Ejder Yalçın armored vehicles from Turkey.
"WE NEED TO BE READY AT ANY MOMENT"
On the other hand, Greek Deputy Defense Minister Yannis Kefaloyannis stated that his country is preparing a new air defense system in the Aegean. Speaking to SKAI TV, Kefaloyannis expressed his belief that the air defense system, which he claimed would be ready within 2 years after the upcoming tenders, would stop all types of attacks from the air. Kefaloyannis said, "If there is a 'casus belli' threat from the neighboring country against our country, we will, of course, develop such a system because we need to be ready at any moment to protect our sovereign rights in our constantly changing region."
"IT WILL COVER THE ENTIRE REGION"
Kefaloyannis argued that the mentioned system is intended for protection, not attack, claiming that the protection area of the system would cover the entire region from the Aegean to the Meriç River and Meis. Kefaloyannis asserted that if Turkey makes an agreement to determine maritime jurisdiction areas with Syria, Greece would not recognize this agreement, just like it would not recognize a similar agreement Turkey signed with Libya.
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