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Why Turkey Is Emerging as a Far Bigger Military Challenge than Iran
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First reported by Walla · Jun 19, 2026
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The article says Turkey has become a far greater military challenge than Iran because of its NATO-sized armed forces, advanced domestic arms industry, and expanding regional military presence. It highlights Turkey’s drones, navy, and maritime ambitions as the main threats to Israel and its allies.
- 01Turkey produces about 80% of its own weapons, including a local air-defense system.
- 02Its drones, led by the Bayraktar TB2, are exported to 34 countries.
- 03The Turkish navy, with 14 submarines, is seen as the biggest threat in a clash with Israel.
- 04Ankara has bases in Qatar, Somalia, northern Cyprus, Libya, and Syria.
- 05The Blue Homeland doctrine seeks dominance in the eastern Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black Sea.
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