US EditionIsrael Prepared to Use Technology Veto to Block F-35 Fighter Jet Sale to Turkey, Says Official
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is counting on Donald Trump's return to the White House to re-enter the F-35 fighter aircraft program which he believes his country has been "unjustly ruled out," he said in an interview reported by the Presidency on Monday.
Report: Erdoğan calls for Turkish return into U.S.-led F-35 program
President Erdoğan said, 'Turkey's receipt of the F-35 aircraft for which it has already paid,' adding that its reintegration is 'important' for NATO's defense. Israeli officials fear that the acquisition could erode Israel's long-standing qualitative military edge in the region
Erdogan calls on US to reinstate Turkey in F-35 fighter jet programTurkish President Erdogan is pushing for the country's reintegration into the F-35 program, which he discussed with Donald Trump. Ankara is seeking to get the planes, for which it has already paid part of the money, but Israel is opposed because of the unique technologies used in the planes.
President Erdoğan said Türkiye should rejoin the F-35 program, stating, "This is necessary both to strengthen relations with the US and for NATO security."
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