The United States has approved a new arms package for Greece, sharpening debate over Turkey’s place in NATO as tensions build in the eastern Mediterranean. The move adds fresh strain to an already fragile regional balance, with Ankara openly questioning the alliance’s direction.

The Reuters report says the package has drawn concern in Turkey, where officials have long argued that NATO partners should not strengthen one member at the expense of another. The latest decision is likely to deepen disputes over security, military parity, and influence in a region where both countries have competing interests.

Greece has been seeking to modernize its defense capabilities amid persistent friction with Turkey over maritime boundaries, airspace, and broader strategic competition. The new US approval signals continued Washington support for Athens at a time when NATO unity is being tested by internal disputes.

For Turkey, the arms package is another reminder of its uneasy position inside the alliance. While Ankara remains a key NATO member, its relations with other allies have often been complicated by regional conflicts, defense purchases, and diverging priorities.