2026 NATO summit in Ankara

Key developments

• Turkish President Erdogan says he expects 'favorable decision' on F-35 fighter jets from NATO summit
• Trump vows to lift CAATSA sanctions on Türkiye
• NATO unveils raft of multinational defense initiatives as summit opens with industry forum
• EU Commission chief says Türkiye one of NATO's 'largest' armed forces, plays 'important' role in alliance, EU ties
• NATO chief says alliance 'already benefits' from Türkiye's defense industry
• Turkish foreign minister says Ankara summit will help shape NATO's future
• Zelenskyy urges Europe to speed up air defense production at NATO summit in Ankara