Interview: Türkiye expands defence cooperation with Nordic-Baltic states (defence24.com)

• NATO summit in Ankara highlights Türkiye's interest in northern and eastern flank.
• Nordic Baltic Institute aims to boost Türkiye-Nordic-Baltic relations.
• Türkiye transfers defence know-how to Baltic states and Poland.

"In an interview, Dr. Esra Öztürk of the Nordic Baltic Institute stated that Türkiye is deepening ties with Nordic-Baltic states after Finland and Sweden joined NATO. Türkiye transfers defence know-how, especially drones and armoured vehicles, to Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland to boost deterrence. Europe needs its own defence industry amid reduced US engagement, and Türkiye is a key partner."