Italy & Turkey
38 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Jul 06, 2026
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International
Italy: Italy is a co-producer of the SAMP/T system and has consistently favored its sale to Turkey, aiming to deepen defense industry cooperation.
Turkey: Turkey is seeking to acquire the SAMP/T air-defense system to bolster its 'Steel Dome' integrated air and missile-defense network, which is crucial for its national security and defense capabilities.
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Italy: Italy dispatched an Air Force aircraft with medical personnel and fire service members, and is preparing a humanitarian assistance package for Venezuela.
Turkey: Turkey sent two military A400M transport aircraft to Venezuela, carrying search-and-rescue teams, equipment, and humanitarian aid.
Apr 20, 2026 · 323 articles
International
Italy: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has seen her ties with other European leaders strengthen due to Donald Trump's criticism, despite previous frosty relations over her party's political roots. Italy's steadfast support for Ukraine has also reinforced its position among European allies.
Turkey: A NATO summit is scheduled to take place in Turkey.
Jul 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Italy: Italian jets from NATO's Baltic Air Policing Mission responded to the Russian incursion into Estonian airspace, attempting to communicate with the Russian pilots.
Turkey: Turkey is mentioned as having shot down a Russian fighter jet in 2015 after it violated its airspace, though Estonian officials noted the situations were different.
Sep 20, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Italy: Italy, along with other European nations, has welcomed the agreement and is prepared to lift sanctions imposed on Iran in response to verifiable steps to limit its nuclear program.
Turkey: Turkey has backed the mediation efforts led by Pakistan in brokering the peace deal between the United States and Iran. It is also a regional power that would be affected by the stability brought by the agreement.
Jun 12, 2026 · 429 articles
International
Italy: Italy denied permission for United States military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily for a mission related to the Middle East, reflecting European reluctance to get involved in the Iran war.
Turkey: Turkey, a NATO member, has had missiles and drones fired towards it as the Iran war spread, raising speculation about the invocation of Article 5.
Apr 01, 2026 · 113 articles
International
Italy: Italy has analyzed the DSRB proposals, suggesting potential interest in joining.
Turkey: Turkey is interested in the DSRB proposals, and the NATO summit where the announcement is planned is being held in Turkey.
Apr 20, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Italy: Italy, as a G7 nation, expressed support for the US-Iran deal and is ready to lift sanctions on Iran if the country takes clear, verifiable steps.
Turkey: Turkey was thanked by Pakistan for its diplomatic efforts in facilitating the US-Iran peace deal.
May 27, 2026 · 425 articles
International
Italy: Italy has refused to allow United States military assets to use its Sigonella air base for operations linked to the offensive, despite its Defense Minister's statement about continued base access.
Turkey: Turkey's counterparts were involved in diplomatic discussions with Egypt's Foreign Minister regarding the conflict, indicating a role in regional mediation efforts.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Italy: Italy condemned Israel's interdiction of an activist flotilla attempting to challenge the naval blockade on Gaza.
Turkey: Turkey condemned Israel's interdiction of an activist flotilla and is involved in mediating ceasefire talks.
May 20, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Italy: Italy summoned the Iranian ambassador in protest over the crackdown.
Turkey: Turkey is mentioned as one of Iran's top trading partners.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Italy: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned Israeli attacks on Gaza, reflecting a stance against Israel's actions.
Sep 19, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Italy: Italy is actively working to repatriate its citizens stranded in the Middle East due to the conflict, arranging multiple flights from various locations.
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
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