Turkey, France sign defense cooperation roadmap to deepen strategic dialogue

Turkey and France signed a defense cooperation roadmap aimed at developing bilateral defense ties and strengthening strategic dialogue, per the Turkish National Defense Ministry. The agreement signals a continued thaw in relations between the two NATO allies, which have been strained over maritime disputes and regional policies. The scope and specific deliverables of the roadmap remain unspecified, but the move is notable given France's role in EU defense initiatives and Turkey's independent defense posture.