Photos of Turkish tank parks have surfaced, showing that their ready to do more than defend the border against stray shots.
Tensions have only increased between the two countries over the holding of a Syrian plane, flying from Moscow.
On Friday, Turkey told it's planes not to fly over Syria, which Syria responded to, Saturday, by banning Turkish flights from it's airspace.
Russia states that Turkish claims, that it was carrying weapons and ammunition, are outright lies, saying that radar parts were the only cargo with possible military applications.
At the same time Turkey responded to reports that British, French, and US special forces were in country, with denial.
NATO has already confirmed that they will defend Turkey from any hostile Syrian actions.
US troops have been confirmed to be aiding Jordanian troops prepare to defend their border, if necessary, and Defense Secretary Panetta stated that they are aiding Turkey with plans, but not to what degree.
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