S-400 missile system
Turkey, US to discuss sanctions imposed over S-400s
The US announced sanctions earlier this month to penalize Turkey over its procurement of Russia’s S-400 system under a US law known as CAATSA
Turkey, US in talks to discuss sanctions imposed over S-400s
Turkey and the United States have formed a joint working group to discuss sanctions that Washington imposed on its ally over its purchase of an advanced Russian air defense system, Turkey's foreign minister said Wednesday.
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.
Pompeo seeks to soothe Turkey after US sanctions over S-400
Top U.S. diplomat Mike Pompeo has assured his Turkish counterpart that American sanctions imposed on Ankara for its acquisition of a Russian missile defense system were not intended to weaken the country's military capabilities.
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.
US sanctions won't affect army, defense sector: Defense industry head
New U.S. sanctions will leave most of Turkey unaffected, including the National Defense Ministry, Turkish Armed Forces, and defense companies, the head of the Turkey's Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) said on Dec.17.
NATO urges ‘positive solution’ after US sanctions Turkey
The NATO chief on Dec. 15 urged allies to find a "positive solution" after the U.S. decided to impose sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense systems.
Turkey's presidential advisory board slams US sanctions
Turkey's Presidential High Advisory Board on Dec. 15 condemned the U.S. unilateral sanctions over Turkey's purchase of the Russian S-400 air defense system, said the country's communications director.
The meeting of the board, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, lasted almost one and a half an hour.
Sanctioned Turkish official thinks US relations won’t change
A Turkish defense official sanctioned by the United States says bilateral relations will not be affected despite the Trump administration's decision to finally punish Turkey for its purchase of a Russian air defense system.
Ismail Demir, the head of Turkey's military procurement agency, emphasized that Turkey and the US are NATO allies who will continue working together.