Nato aids Türkiye in bolstering air defences
Nato is aiding Türkiye in bolstering the Alliance member state’s air defences, according to a March 10 statement by the Ministry of National Defence.
The step comes against the background of the war in Iran and two recent incidents in which Nato air defence neutralised missiles over Türkiye.
The Turkish Armed Forces are fully committed to ensuring the security of our country and our citizens, the Ministry of National Defence said.
“In light of recent developments in our region, necessary measures are being taken to secure our borders and airspace, and we are in consultations with Nato and our Allies,” the statement said.
In addition to the national measures we have implemented, Nato has enhanced air and missile defence measures.
“As part of this framework, a Patriot System is currently in Malatya and is being prepared for operational readiness to support the protection of our airspace,” the statement said.
“Our country, which maintains its defence and security capacity at the highest level, will continue to assess developments in cooperation and consultation with Nato and our Allies, and strive for regional peace and stability.”
(Archive photo, of a Patriot missile system launching station: Boevaya mashina)
