ANKARA Türkiye's first aircaft carrier TCG Anadolu. Türkiye is gearing up to become a dominant naval force in NATO's southern flank over the next decade, with a surprise partnership with Spain poised to reshape regional dynamics. At the recent NATO summit, European nations pledged to boost defense budgets to 5 percent of GDP, but Spain's decision to opt out drew scrutiny. Now, according to Spanish media reports, Madrid is teaming up with Ankara to play a key role in constructing Europe's