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In my opinion it is about balancing the Turkish interest with local people's interest. Specially if you want to play the long game. Otherwise, if you try to MAXIMIZE the Turkish interest in expense of local people I am afraid Turkey’'s adventure in Libya would be short lived. I think this is...

Yes, here in BD too. I was asking if you guys say, 'EID MUBARAK'

It would be interesting to know what Indonesians and Malaysians say. @Gary

There is a right balance to everything, Even though most of the things you stated are true, one solution doesn't work for everybody. And it is important to keep in mind, this so called Muslim world consist of variety of different cultures and ethnicities. Neither all countries problems are the...

The only irony is, you are condemning the foreigners (and rightfully so) for lecturing Turks what to do about their country, while at the same time you are lecturing the 'whole Muslim world' what to do about themselves. Let everyone figure out their own matters. Civilisation rise and fall and...

You are talking like Erdogan is somehow defacto leader of Muslim world. But guess what, in reality he is only the elected president of Turkey. Other democratic Muslim countries really doesn’t have the luxury to over scratch their head about Turkey's Internal politics. And all we can do is to...

I promise you if F-22 is not that short.

I understand why are you thinking this is far fetched. But we actually currently have around 600 BTR-80 and around 200 old soviet and Chinese heavy armoured vehicles. If we replace them it will be wheeled platforms that can transform into modern AFV with 30/35mm turret. Does not cost more then...

When it comes to IFV/AFV we probably gonna need around 900-1000 of them. Those will be wheeled instead of tracked. For example, BMC's Altug or FNSS pars iii equipped with Aselsan's 35mm Korhan turret would be cost effective but nevertheless capable platform. This process to replace all of our...

Coastal defence system would be interesting. Do you have any update on ASFAT participation in Frigate program?

It would be interesting to see how Indians are gonna response to that. Nevertheless Akinci is a serious platform. Probably they will speed their MQ-9B acquisition.

Very interesting, Because it looks exactly like BD Army's camo.

In my opinion, Turkish defence industry reached a stage where it is almost self-sustained. A change of government probably won't effect it as much as you guys are thinking.

I don't have any definitive answer yet. But if TUSAS's option are chosen it is likely to be T129 phase 2 units. I don't think engine would be a big issue. Remember, USA allowed the sale to Philippines. Besides, USA was actually ready to sell us Apache. (but BD won't singed the required...

@Knowledgeseeker So, it started with buying some Cobra MARP in early 2010s. Then there was some political hiccups in mid 2010s as we all know. However, purchase of arms still continued in small numbers. ( we need to keep in mind BD and Turkey has military to military relationships from early...

So, we can assume given it's included in the briefing, SSB is interested in selling it to BAF.

Damn, how did I forget?🤔

@TheInsider Will Turkey actually allow to integrate SOM on foreign platforms? (Looks like the one in the screen is SOM-J.) Otherwise, why would they include it in the briefing.

Yeah no, not really. Fancy toys doesn't do much if not produced/procured in great numbers. Ask the Russians.