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Turkey Hopes for Progress on F-35 Jets After Trump Meeting, Erdogan Says

  • On Wednesday, Erdogan described Trump as 'well-intentioned' on F-35 delivery, signaling cautious optimism after NATO talks in The Hague.
  • Turkey's 2019 removal from the F-35 program followed its purchase of Russia's S-400 missile system, prompting U.S. sanctions over security concerns.
  • Turkey has resumed technical discussions with the U.S., with Turkish firms producing over 900 components and seeking either six jets or a $1.4 billion refund.
  • Erdogan announced Turkey will raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, exceeding NATO’s 2% target, and called for removing intra-alliance trade barriers.
  • Beyond the F-35 dispute, Turkey is diversifying its defense by developing the indigenous KAAN jet and negotiating Eurofighter Typhoon deals, but these alternatives still lag behind F-35 capabilities.
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Anadolu Ajansı broke the news in Ankara, Türkiye on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
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