Even though Israel objects to Turkish soldiers serving in the Gaza International Stabilization Force (ISF), Defense Minister Yaşar Güler announced that soldiers are being trained for the task.
Responding to questions from Japan's Kyodo News, Güler said: “Our sending troops does not pose a threat to Israel.” He added that Turkey's sole purpose in sending troops to a peacekeeping force was to contribute to humanitarian aid and end conflict.
ANKARA PLANS SALE OF UAVS TO JAPAN
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani visited Ankara in August 2025 and was given a comprehensive presentation on Turkish defense industry products, primarily maritime security, air defense systems, and unmanned vehicles. A delegation from the Turkish Defense Ministry will also visit Japan in March to hold talks on cooperation in the defense industry, and a framework agreement will be signed between the two countries. Ankara wants to sell Japan the ANKA UCAVs produced by TAI and Baykar’s Bayraktar TB2 and TB3 UCAVs.
