Turkiye's Ownership of Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems Not Obstacle to F-35's Sale -Trump

Russia in talks with Turkiye over resale of S-400 system to Gulf states

Washington has insisted that removing the Russian-made air defenses is a key condition for any sale of F-35 fighter jets to Ankara

Turkey Seeks Russia's Approval to Resell S-400 Systems

Turkey has reportedly asked Russia to approve the resale of its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems to a third country, a move that could help Ankara restore defense ties with the United States and regain access to the F-35 fighter jet program. Turkey Seeks Moscow's Approval Over S-400 Transfer According to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter, Turkish officials approached Moscow before the NATO summit held on July 7-8 in Ankara to seek permission to transfer the S-400 missile systems purchased from Russia in 2019. The reported request follows Turkey's unsuccessful effort to keep the S-400 systems while persuading Washington to allow its return to the F-35 program. Turkish officials reportedly proposed allowing the United States to monitor the operation of the missile systems to ensure they would not collect sensitive data on the stealth aircraft. US officials rejected the proposal, according to the report.

Mitsotakis: There are legal obstacles to Turkey acquiring F-35s, the casus belli is an anachronism

The prime minister also reiterated that Greece will not tell the U.S. which countries to supply with defense systems, just as it does not accept suggestions regarding its own defense choices The post Mitsotakis: There are legal obstacles to Turkey acquiring F-35s, the casus belli is an anachronism appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Netanyahu blasts potential F-35 jet deal between the US and Turkey

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced any possible sale of U.S. F-35 fighter jets to Turkey mere hours after President Donald Trump floated the suggestion while attending the annual NATO summit. Netanyahu said the possibility of the deal wouldn’t make Turkey “a friendly state to the United States” in an interview with CNN anchor Dana Bash on []

Netanyahu opposes US sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey; says doing so would “destroy power balance in Middle East”

The sale of America's most advanced fighter aircraft 'doesn't make Turkey a friendly state to the United States,' Netanyahu told CNN. Referring to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, he said Ankara is a regime that's infected with the Muslim Brotherhood, which hates the United States.

Talks on S-400 may unlock F-35 deal

Turkey and Russia are discussing a possible sale of the Russian-made S-400 air defense system to a third country, with Qatar and the United Arab Emirates identified in reports as potential destinations, a move that could clear the way for Turkey to regain access to American F-35 fighter jets.

Türkiye seeks to offload Russian S-400 systems – Bloomberg

Türkiye wants Russia's consent to transfer previously purchased S-400 air defence systems to a third country in order to clear the way for the purchase of US-made F-35 fighter jets.

Greek PM mute on new fighter jets for Türkiye but claims threat of war

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis avoided direct comment on the reinstatement of F-35 fighter jet sales to Türkiye by the U.S. but urged NATO to be sensitive to an “open thr...

Trump floats Ukraine Patriot production license ahead of Zelenskyy meeting

U.S. president’s idea goes beyond Ukraine’s requests for more air defense systems, but has not been cleared with the manufacturer.

Türkiye reportedly sold its Russian S-400 system to the Gulf

Türkiye has reportedly sold its Russian-made S-400 air defense system to a Gulf state, according to Hürriyet columnist Abdülkadir Selvi, whose report ties the transaction directly to Türkiye’s yearslong effort to escape American sanctions and potentially reopen the door to purchasing F-35 fighter jets. Selvi wrote that the sale had been finalized after last-minute details []

Why Israel's Netanyahu is irked with US signalling sale of F-35s to Turkey | EXPLAINED

The United States (US) has signalled selling the fifth generation F-35 fighter aircraft to Türkiye after President Donald Trump said earlier this week that Washington would lift sanctions on Ankara. The remarks were made by the 80-year-old Republican leader during his visit to Türkiye where he received a warm welcome by his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan.

Kremlin says Russia is in touch with Turkey on fate of Russian S-400 missiles

MOSCOW, July 10 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia was in touch with Turkey about the fate of Russian S-400 missile systems which Ankara owns after a news outlet reported that Turkey was poised to transfer the air defence missiles to an unnamed Gulf country.Turkish news outlet Hurriyet reported earlier on Friday that Turkey could announce it would resell the S-400s to one of the Gulf nations as soon as today in order to persuade the United States to lift sanctions on Ankara.

Trump shrugs off concerns about selling F-35s to Turkey

President Trump said he had no concerns over selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey on Tuesday, amid growing pushback over the reversal. Trump made the comments during a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, when asked whether Turkey’s S-400 missile defense system will be handed over to a third party as...

Should Turkey get the F-35? Israel says no

Should Turkey get the F-35? Israel says no

Trump’s warning: Turkey supports enemy

Is it in US interests to supply strategic F-35 planes to a country that may very well use them in the defense of Iran? The post Trump’s warning: Turkey supports enemy appeared first on World Israel News.

[Video] 🇷🇺🇺🇦⚡️ — The Ukrainian An-196 "Lyuty"

— The Ukrainian An-196 Lyuty and the Russian Su-57 aircraft, somewhere in the vast expanse of Russian territory.@Intelslava

Erdogan announcement on Turkey's resale of Russia’s S-400 systems coming soon — TV

In 2017, Turkey purchased four divisions of the S-400 air defense systems from Russia for 2.5 billion

Netanyahu said after Trump hailed Erdogan: Turkey is not a ‘friendly country’ to the US

“He’s not exactly a model ally of the United States,” says Netanyahu after presidents Trump and Erdogan met in Ankara. Trump signaled that he’s leaning towards allowing Turkey back into the F-35 program and selling the fighter jets to the Turkish air force despite Turkey’s purchase in 2019 of Russia’s S 400 missile defense system Israeli Prime Minister []

Netanyahu urges US not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey

Netanyahu urges US not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey

Moldovan Company Illegally Exported Fighter Jet Parts to Russia

Moldova’s Information and Security Service (SIS) together with Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS) dismantled a scheme in which a Moldovan company illegally exported dual-use control systems for Yak-130 and Su-27 military aircraft to sanctioned Russian defense firms since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. The company disguised the shipment as waste processing equipment, setting up a shell firm in Russia to conceal the end recipient. Six searches were conducted on Wednesday, seizing equipment and documents.

Turkey could work around US limits to F-35 if sale happens, Israeli defense officials stress

Though the UAE and Saudi Arabia dropped their interest in F-35s after US legislation imposed limits on the aircraft, Israeli defense officials worry that Turkey won't be affected the same way.

Turkey eyes F110 fighter jet engines with US

Turkey eyes F110 fighter jet engines with US

Netanyahu Urges US Not to Sell F-35s to Turkey

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urges the US not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, saying the move would “upset the power balance” in the Middle East. #Netanyahu #US #Turkey

Turkey eyes F110 fighter jet engines

ISTANBUL: US President Donald Trump’s visit to Ankara for the NATO summit could help secure Turkey’s acquisition of dozens of fighter jet engines, but won’t resolve the F-35 disput...

Trump to reportedly allow Turkey to purchase U.S. F-35 planes despite Netanyahu's pleas

During Trump's first term, the U.S. removed Turkey from the F-35 program after Turkey purchased an air defense system from Russia Netanyahu urged against the sale, arguing that such transfers would 'upset the balance of power in the Middle East'

Trump floats selling F-35s to Turkey despite congressional ban

US President Donald Trump said he would soon decide whether to sell Turkey F-35 fighter jets despite a congressional ban. The president also said he would lift sanctions on Turkey for its purchase of a Russian air defense system. Trump made the comments ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. 0:00 Why Trump wants to sell F-35s to Turkey 2:57 The importance of Turkey to NATO 5:12 Why Israel objects to the sale Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Trump #Turkey #News

Dutch-supplied fighter jets in Ukraine show limited impact on battlefield, experts say

The F-16 fighter jets supplied to Ukraine by the Netherlands and other allies have not del

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Expresses Support For Potential F-35 Delivery To Turkey

Graham’s backing signals a potential shift in U.S. policy toward Turkey long-standing request to rejoin the F-35 fighter jet program after years of exclusion. Senator Lindsey Graham has publicly voiced support for the possibility of delivering F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey, a move that could reshape a significant bilateral defense dispute. Türkiye was removed [] The post U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Expresses Support For Potential F-35 Delivery To Turkey appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Kremlin: Türkiye's S-400 is 'very sensitive' topic

Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov told journalists on Friday thatTürkiye's ownership of the Russian-made S-400 defense system is a very sensitive topic. We have had contacts with the Turkish side on this matter. And we will continue to have contacts, Peskov continued, AzerNEWS reports.

Trump Considers Reversing One Of His Own First-Term Foreign Policy Decisions

President Donald Trump said Tuesday at the NATO summit in Ankara that he is considering allowing Turkey to purchase American-made F-35 stealth fighter jets, a move that would reverse a ban imposed during his first administration after Ankara acquired a Russian missile defense system. “We have a better relationship with Turkey, and Turkey’s been, in ...

FSB thwarts AI-guided Ukrainian drone plot against Russian airfield

(NaturalNews) Russiaâs FSB intercepted 13 AI-equipped Ukrainian drones smuggled for an attack on Rostov-Centralny military airfield. A Russian citizen aler...