Turkey's armed forces will block any attempt by the new government to reduce the vast defence co-operation between Ankara and Israeli industry, believe Israeli defence experts. Concerns have been raised following the landslide election victory of the Turkish AKP Islamic party. Turkey and Israel have significant links and more deals to purchase Israeli-made systems are on the agenda. Sources in Israel say the status of the Turkish armed forces as "defenders of the constitution" will foil any possible attempt to diminish defence ties with Israel. Turkey has been mentioned as the first potential export customer for the Arrow anti-tactical ballistic missile system.
Source: Flight International