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Source: http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=rift-with-israel-may-hinder-turkey8217s-anti-terror-fight-2011-09-04

Rift with Israel May Hinder Turkey's Anti-Terror Fight

(Hurriyet-Turkey) Umit Enginsoy - Turkey's decision to sever military ties with Israel risks creating liabilities in Ankara's fight against the PKK, defense analysts have said. The move toward Israel must be coordinated with special post-sale arrangements on the status of already delivered Israeli weapons systems and other equipment that is still being delivered. The most critical pieces of equipment being used in Turkey's anti-terror operations include UAVs, mine-resistant and ambush-protected armored vehicles and - to a lesser degree - tanks. In defense-industry deals between countries, there are usually clauses that define maintenance, repair and other post-sale services to be provided by the seller. But it is not clear what will happen to such deals following Turkey's cutting of military ties with Israel.

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