The armament programme for a multi-layered air defence network—encompassing anti-missile, anti-ballistic, and anti-drone capabilities—is entering the final stage before signature.

A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Türkiye and Greek Cyprus over participation in a United Nations climate event, following a protest lodged during a promotional meeting in New York.

The Greek Cypriot defense minister said on July 17 that plans are in motion to build a major naval base on the east Mediterranean island nation's southern coast capable of hosting large ships from European Union countries and other nations to carry out a variety of missions including humanitarian aid deliveries to the tumultuous Middle East region, News.Az reports citing Hurriyet daily news.