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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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Defense minister inspects F-16 upgrades, C-130 maintenance
Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos visited the Hellenic Aerospace Industry (EAV) facilities in Tanagra, north of Athens on Monday, to inspect maintenance work on the Hellenic Air Force's military transport aircraft (C-130) and the upgrades being installed on Greek F-16 fighter jets to bring them up to Viper level specifications.
US ambassador hails Greek acquisition of F-35 fighter jet
The United States, "at the highest levels," welcomes Greece's decision to acquire the American-made F-35 fighter jet for its air force, US Ambassador to Athens Geoffrey Pyatt said in an announcement on Monday.
Greece reinforcing its military deterrence against Turkey with new arms programs
Greece would gain the upper hand in the Air if the F-35 deal is finalised in a timely fashion
So long, Samurai: Japan bids farewell to its final frontline Phantoms
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force will retire its last frontline F-4 Phantom fighter jets as more F-35s wait in the wings
US Air Force to keep six F-35 jets sold to Turkey
The US Senate Armed Services Committee said on Thursday it had authorized $9.1 billion to procure 95 F-35 aircraft in its version of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, an annual bill setting policy for the Department of Defense.
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Turkey's F-35 removal 'likely to compound program woes'
The U.S. decision to suspend Turkey from the F-35 program will likely compound its already beleaguered manufacturing process, a congressional watchdog warned on May 12.
Russia will have no access to Turkish S-400s: Official
Russia will have no access to the S-400s after all the technical procedures are completed, the head of the Turkish Defense Industry has said, describing this as a "red line" concerning ongoing cooperation with the Russians on the air defense systems.
Ankara slams Washington over threats to remove it from F-35 program
Ankara has criticized Washington over threats to remove it from the F-35 stealth fighter jet program for purchasing the S-400 advanced missile defenses from Russia.
"We remind once more that the language of threats and sanctions will never dissuade Turkey from resolutely taking steps to ensure its national security," a statement from the country's Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.
Turkey to test Russian S-400 systems despite US pressure, media reports say
Turkish F-16 warplanes will fly over the country's capital Ankara on Monday to test its new Russian S-400 missile defenses, Turkish media said, despite pressure from Washington for Turkey to drop the system.