European Parliament Restricts Turkish Access to EU Defense R&D (defence24.com)

• SEDE committee adopts restrictive amendment for 2028-2034 cycle
• Türkiye excluded from Horizon Europe defense research
• Reflects policy shift on third-party security integration

"The European Parliament’s SEDE committee voted 29-5 to exclude Türkiye from defense-related components of the 2028-2034 Horizon Europe framework. This decision represents a formal move to tighten control over dual-use technology transfers and defense innovation, effectively curbing Ankara's involvement in future EU-funded security research initiatives."