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It's time to make NATO count again, Turkish diplomats should play all their cards and show that Libya, Syria, Azerbaijan all of them are countering Russian influence. If it wasn't for the S400 issue, relations with the Americans could be fixed in no time.

If there was a brand worth buying it was Saab or Volvo, the Chinese turned Volo into a high class brand.

There's a reason why those brands are sold, because they usually never run a profit.

Government is dancing and turning in circles again, fuck up relations with everyone, try to mend them again. Repeat. But also Biden, Saudis probably looking for countries that will help contain Iran.

Azerbaijan should push their case in international courts, but it's not America and can't force countries to freeze Armenian assets. Many countries (i.e. look at France right now) would probably ignore or not enforce.

Btw Temsa was sold to a Swiss Company and is now a joint-venture between Skoda and Sabanci (again).

What good is our customs union if EU member countries can do these kind of shenanigans. We should transport more through railway.

Libyas central bank has its money in Turkey, so charge it directly.

1. I'm not against foreign investments, as long as its done transparent and at market value. No backdoor agreements. 2. Lira will fluctuate until the central bank has the confidence of foreign investors again. And confidence is build over year and can be lost in Turkey with a single Erdogan...

If someone is going to invest 1bln € in a chip factory, you will need more than just defense customers to make it worthwhile.

Interesting concept: (didnt know if I should post this in guided ammunition or uavs)

Agreed, unrealistic scenario. But I think in a total war situation Baltics are considered buffer zone by NATO afaik.

I would love to see more citizenships and visa given to skilled labor, scientists in areas where we are missing brain power. These home owner citizenships are largely rich people securing their future in case something goes wrong at home.

Dansöz is dancing again. Economic situation and incoming Biden are major factors here. But you can't insult leaders and countries and expect things to go normal again.

Germany is different, there's little political will to be big in defense and the population seems to be and rightfully so anti war. Not like in Turkey where we are all pretty much rooting for our army and our defense equipment. It's hurting the business and development. There are now some...

Not easy to unite the Turkish community when one certain group has been doing a lot to polarize them for two decades. Armenians only have one goal to root behind their country, we're in a different position and so are the opinions. Just my two cents.

Would be great if we could join or even develop parts for Tempest. But Tempest is going to be 6th generation (whatever that is) and it would be wise to join one program. We need to keep an edge on the neighbours. MMU will only be 4.5th generation afaik. No expert, just my amateur opinion.

I really think we should knocking at BAE and Leonardos door to participate in Tempest. UK and Italy have always been very cooperative. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAE_Systems_Tempest

Without the political drama we would have received Arrow-2 by now in a deal worth 2bln €. Anyway business between both countries seems to be unaffected by politics.