Turkey deploys extensive security for NATO Summit in Ankara July 2026 (defence24.com)

• NATO Summit 7–8 July 2026 in Ankara at Beştepe Presidential Compound
• Security measures: missile-defence, drones, anti-drone, F-16s, 40,000 personnel
• US Ambassador Whitaker emphasizes 5% defence spending commitment

"Turkey is preparing Ankara for the NATO Summit on 7–8 July 2026 as a major security operation. The Beştepe Presidential Compound will be secured with missile-defence systems, drones, anti-drone capabilities, F-16s, and around 40,000 security personnel. The summit occurs amid war in Ukraine, Russian pressure, Middle East instability, and debate on defence spending. US Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker framed it as a progress report on the 5% defence commitment."