Trump says he is undecided on F-35s for Turkey
Trump said he is open to restoring F-35 sales to Türkiye as officials weigh whether disabling the S-400 could satisfy U.S. law.
- On Tuesday at the NATO summit, President Donald Trump signaled openness to restoring F-35 sales to Ankara after meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdo, marking a significant shift in the defense relationship.
- During his first term, Trump barred F-35 sales and imposed sanctions in 2020 after Ankara acquired the Russian S-400 air-defense system, actions he now intends to reverse.
- Administration officials are considering a plan to disable elements of the Russian S-400, which some argue would satisfy legal requirements that Ankara no longer possess the technology.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed public opposition, while members of Congress warned that legislative restrictions prohibit any possession of the Russian system regardless of operational status.
- Trump dismissed an alternative proposal to transfer the S-400s to a third party, yet his advisers have not settled on an approach, leaving the defense relationship's future uncertain.
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Trump Opens the Door to Lifting the Veto on F35 Fighters to Turkey as Israel Moves Tab to Prevent It
The United States expelled the Ottoman country from the program 7 years ago when it purchased Russian air defence systems S-400
Diplomats estimate that Trump will attempt specific moves before the composition of Congress changes, in order to anticipate developments. The post Trump reserved his position on the F-35 – Moves are expected by November and the midterm elections in the US appeared first on in.gr.
F-35 fighter jets for Turkey? What Trump's move could mean for India, Israel
Donald Trump News: Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Turkey and reopen the door to F-35 sales marks a dramatic reversal of US policy. The move could reshape the strategic balance in the Middle East, unsettle Israel's military edge, and raise fresh questions for India amid Turkey's growing defence partnership with Pakistan.
Following US President Donald Trump's statements regarding the F-35 procurement, attention has turned to legal obstacles. Both CAATSA and NDAA restrict the procurement. However, experts believe these can be overcome 'somehow'.
Trump praises Erdogan as 'very good ally,' signals openness to Turkey F-35 sale
Closing off the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Trump said Turkey had refrained from joining the Iran war 'by request,' even though 'he's not a huge fan of Bibi or Israel' • The U.S. president also decided to rescind Syria's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism
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