Mecca Defense Alliance activated for first time
Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have activated the Mecca Defense Alliance for the first time, with a Turkish base in Saudi Arabia among the options. The alliance had been signed two months ago.
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Turkish Armed Forces (TSK)
The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) are tasked with defending the Turkish homeland against threats from abroad. Its duties include maintaining sufficient military strength to ensure deterrence, carrying out missions abroad authorized by decisions of the Grand National Assembly (TBMM), and contributing to international peace.
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