NATO officials have made a statement regarding the deployment of a Patriot air defense system in Malatya, which has been tasked with supporting the protection of Turkish airspace.
The statement noted that NATO continues to adapt its ballistic missile defense capacity in line with evolving security threats.
“WE ARE READY AGAINST ALL KINDS OF THREATS”
In an assessment made by a NATO official, it was stated that the alliance remains ready to defend against threats that may come from any direction.
The statement included the following remarks:
“We will continue to adapt our ballistic missile defense posture to evolving threats.”
OPERATIONAL DETAILS NOT SHARED
The statement issued by NATO did not include operational details.
Officials stated that technical and operational details regarding the deployment could not be shared due to security reasons.
MSB: AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE MEASURES INCREASED
The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) had also previously made a statement on the matter.
In the ministry's statement, it was noted that necessary measures have been taken for the security of Turkey's borders and airspace due to recent developments in the region.
The statement made by the MSB included the following remarks:
“Within the scope of recent developments in our region, necessary measures are being taken for the security of our borders and airspace, and consultations are being held with NATO and our allies.”
News Source: 12punto
