U.S. F-35
Turkey's first choice is to be in F-35 program: Presidential spokesperson
Turkey's first choice is to be in the U.S. F-35 fighter jet program, and its exclusion from the program due to CAATSA sanctions is an unfair and unlawful practice, the country's presidential spokesperson said on Nov. 4.
Cavusoglu, Pompeo discuss S-400, F-35s
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has discussed by telephone with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo the Russian S-400 missile defence system and the U.S. F-35 fighter jet program, a foreign ministry source said on Saturday.
The source did not say when the conversation took place.
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Erdogan digs in his heels on Russian S-400s, says US Patriots deal not as good
President Tayyip Erdogan said today that it is out of the question for Turkey to take a step back from its deal with Moscow to buy Russian S-400 missile defense systems.
Turkey sees improvement in S-400, F-35 talks with US
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said he sees an improvement in talks with the United States over the purchase of Russian S-400 defense systems and U.S. F-35 fighter jets.
Turkish FM denies delaying Russian S-400 deal
Turkey's procurement of the Russian-made S-400 air defense systems are not going to be postponed or halted, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has said, noting that Ankara and Washington are continuing to exchange views to establish a committee to assess the impact of its purchase of the Russian missile defenses systems on the U.S. F-35 fighter jets.
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Turkey is partner of F-35 technology: Presidential aide
Turkey is not just a client of U.S. F-35 fighter jets but also its technology partner, Turkish presidential spokesman said on April 18.