Turkey Doesn’t Meet Legal Conditions to Rejoin F-35 Program, State Department Tells Congress
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In an official response to Congress, regarding the possibility that Turkey could receive F35 fighter jets, the State Department ruled it out for the time being. The reason is non-compliance with American law. The post US puts a “freeze” on Turkey’s plans for the F35 – “Does not meet the requirements of the law” appeared first on in.gr.
The US Secretary of State's position is expressed in a letter from the State Department's Office of Legislative Affairs to Democratic Representative Wesley Bell.
Η Ουάσινγκτον βάζει ξανά «φρένο» στην Τουρκία για τα F-35
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Turkey doesn’t meet legal conditions to rejoin F-35 program, State Department tells Congress
Turkey has not yet fulfilled the legal requirements necessary to rejoin the F-35 program, the US Department of State makes clear in a letter to Congress dated July 22, 2026, obtained by Kathimerini.
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