Israel's Maariv newspaper claimed that Turkey poses a greater and more dangerous threat to Israel than Iran.
The newspaper, in an article published yesterday, examined Turkey's rapid development in the defense industry and its increase in military capacity in recent years.
NATO's second largest army
The article emphasized that Turkey has NATO's second largest army and has achieved a domestic production rate of nearly 80 percent in the defense industry.
It was noted that the Turkish Armed Forces have a large tank fleet, the Altay main battle tank, and multi-layered domestic air defense systems.
Air and naval forces capacity
It was noted that the Turkish Air Force has about 200 fighter jets, mostly F-16 Fighting Falcons, and multi-role attack helicopters.
According to the newspaper, the most significant threat in a potential conflict could come from the Turkish Naval Forces. It was stated that these forces include 16 submarines, frigates, and the TCG Anadolu amphibious assault ship.
Operational experience
The article wrote that the Turkish army has accumulated extensive operational experience over decades by fighting armed groups and participating in military operations in Syria and Iraq.
It was assessed that this experience has improved the army's combat capability in crowded residential areas and challenging mountainous environments.