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France is quietly pivoting on a major defence deal — now open to selling its advanced SAMP/T air defence system to Turkey, a dramatic U-turn after years of political frost. Once blocked by tensions over the Eastern Mediterranean and regional conflicts, the move follows high-level talks between Macron and Meloni, with Italy stepping in as a bridge. Turkey, eager to bolster its “Steel Dome” network, could get the upgraded version of this European-made missile interceptor — a system rivaling the U.S. Patriot and already in use by UAE and Ukraine. But hurdles remain: France must navigate concerns from Greece and Cyprus, allies with existing defence pacts. While no final deal is confirmed, this shift signals renewed diplomatic momentum — and could reshape NATO’s eastern flank.

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