Allies in Arms: Turkish-American Defense Relations

By: Kilic Bugra Kanat and Ozan Ahmet Cetin

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Synopsis: &“Allies in Arms: Turkish-American Defense Relations&” offers an examination of the strategic evolution of military cooperation between the United States and Turkey, with a particular focus on the aerospace and defense industry. The book serves as an introductory resource for readers interested in the changing contours of the US-Turkey bilateral relationship. It outlines the early cooperation, moments of strain, and Turkey&’s drive for greater defense self-sufficiency. It illustrates how US military assistance advanced Turkey&’s defense capabilities while creating strategic dependence and vulnerability. The book traces this dynamic through key events, including the 1960s Cyprus crisis, the 1970s US arms embargo, Turkey&’s F-16 industrial partnership, its involvement in the F-35 program, and the acquisition of the Russian S-400 system. It moves beyond historical narrative to assess the current and future international defense ties. In proposing solutions, it calls for a revised bilateral framework that reflects Turkey&’s growing influence.