03.02.2025 07:51
As the 61-year Baath regime was overthrown, a new era began in Syria, and alarm bells started ringing early in the country, which is facing challenges such as drug trafficking, the threat from Hezbollah, and Israel. The Shara administration requested UAVs/UCAVs and electronic warfare systems from Turkey to ensure border security. It was stated that the Turkish military would train the Syrian army at two military bases to be established in the region.
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The opposition government that overthrew the 61-year Baath regime in Syria is completely renewing the structure of the regime, as well as the military and security doctrine.
THEY REQUESTED TURKISH UAVs/UCAVs
According to a report by Türkiye newspaper, the administration of Ahmet Şara, which has established a strong diplomatic and cooperation bridge with Ankara, has made a series of requests regarding border security in addition to the restructuring of the army. The Damascus government, whose primary request from Ankara is unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), particularly wants the deployment of additional radar, electronic warfare, and integrated security systems of Turkish UAVs/UCAVs along the border as part of controlling the Israeli border corridor.
"TURKISH AIR DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY IS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE"
A Syrian Defense Ministry official we spoke to in Damascus shared that the first UAV/UCAV delivery will take place in the near future. The Syrian source noted, "Turkish air defense technology is of great importance not only for eliminating the threat of the terrorist organization PKK/YPG and potential terrorist infiltrations that may occur afterward but also in terms of Israeli occupation and violations. Additionally, the capabilities and field superiority of Turkish UAVs/UCAVs, which are appreciated worldwide, will ensure our border security against the drug trade that has become a national income policy of the old regime on the Jordanian border and the threat of Hezbollah that may come from Lebanon."
The close relations that began with the revolution's first days with Turkey gained a much different dimension through mutual visits, and we are preparing to move to the implementation phase, especially in the field of military cooperation, very soon. In recent visits led by Major General İlkay Altındağ, many technical details were discussed, and it was talked about where and how Turkish-origin technology would be deployed. The Syrian official emphasized that some Western countries are uncomfortable with this relationship traffic and shared the information, "We have made our choice. The news made in the Western media for sabotage purposes does not reflect the truth."
TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE SYRIAN ARMY
It was stated that Turkey will train the Syrian army at the two military bases it will establish in Syria. According to claims from Arab sources, Turkey and Syria will sign a joint defense agreement. According to the agreement expected to be signed soon, Ankara will assist Syria in the event of an unexpected threat. The agreement also foresees the Turkish Armed Forces training the Syrian army and pilots, as well as Turkey establishing two military bases in Syria. The deployment of 50 F-16 fighter jets to prevent any attack that could target the country's sovereignty until the completion of the Syrian Air Force is also among the agreement's provisions.
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