NATO Ankara summit maintains alliance unity without major breakthrough (defence24.com)

• NATO preserved unity; no breakthrough outcome
• Türkiye gained most; US central; Europe lacked leadership
• Next summit in Albania; Defence Industry Forum opened

"The NATO summit in Ankara (July 2026) preserved alliance unity but did not achieve a strategic breakthrough. The Defence Industry Forum facilitated military-industrial cooperation. Türkiye gained the most, the US remained central, and Ukraine retained political support. European leaders (Merk, Macron) lacked initiative. Poland performed well. The next summit is scheduled in Albania."