Could France and Italy strengthen Turkey’s air defenses with Europe’s answer to the Patriot missile system? Reports say Paris is now open to discussing a possible SAMP/T air defense sale to Ankara, potentially reviving a long-stalled trilateral project involving France, Italy, and Turkey. The system is expected to play a key role in Turkey’s planned “Steel Dome” integrated air defense network. However, French officials insist talks remain at an early stage and have disputed aspects of the reports. Watch the full report for the latest developments, NATO implications, and what this could mean for regional security.
