İsmail Demir
Turkey not necessarily seeking return to F-35 project, but to ask for compensation
Turkey will take its rift with the United States. over the F-35s, which have not been delivered to Turkish Armed Forces, to international courts, Defense Industries Directorate (SSB) President İsmail Demir told the NTV broadcaster on March 3.
Turkey hires top US law firm on F-35 jet issue
Turkey's Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) has enlisted a leading U.S. law firm to get strategic advice on protecting its rights in the F-35 fighter jet program.
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Turkey says turning back on S-400s 'problematic,' seeks US dialogue
Turkish defense Minister Hulusi Akar said it would be "very problematic" for Ankara to turn back on its purchase of Russian S-400 defense systems but expressed hope that a dispute with the United States on the issue could be resolved through dialogue.
Akar also reiterated that Turkey was in talks with Russia on obtaining a second consignment of the S400 defense systems.
Turkey Is Ready to Buy Russian S-400 Defense System Despite Sanctions
Turkey will purchase an additional Russian-made S-400 air defense system, the head of Turkey's Defense Industries Administration said.
Turkey racks up $150 mln in defense exports to Tunisia
The Turkish defense industry racked up impressive exports totaling $150 million to Tunisia at year's-end, the head of the country's Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) said on Dec. 24.
Turkish firms continue production for F-35 fighter jets: Defense body head
Turkish companies continue to produce parts of the F-35 fighter jets despite being removed from the program, the head of Turkey's top defense procurement and development body has said.
Turkey says will not turn back on Russian S-400S purchase despite sanctions
Turkey will not turn back on its purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense systems and will take reciprocal steps after evaluating US sanctions imposed over the acquisition, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday.
US sanctions attack Turkey’s sovereign rights: FM Çavuşoğlu
The U.S.' unilateral sanctions attack the sovereign rights of Turkey and other countries, the Turkish foreign minister said on Dec. 17.
In an interview with Turkish news broadcaster 24 TV, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said relations between the two countries could normalize if the U.S. meets Turkey's expectations.
Erdogan says US sanctions a ‘hostile attack’ on Turkish rights
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that US sanctions imposed on Turkey over its purchase of Russian defense systems were an attack on Ankara's sovereign rights aimed at deterring its defense industry, a move which he said was bound to fail.
Erdogan says US sanctions an attack on Turkey's rights
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that US sanctions imposed on Turkey over its purchase of Russian defense systems were an attack on Ankara's sovereign rights aimed at deterring its defense industry, a move which he said was bound to fail.