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Turkey: the Pentagon asks Congress for an opinion on F-35 aircraft

The Turkish decision on the S-400 will be decisive

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) would deliver a detailed report to Congress on the implications and possible future scenarios in case Turkey were to receive the 100 F-35 aircraft ordered. The main problem for the DoD is related to the Turkish acquisition of the Russian S-400 missile defense system, which could lead Ankara to pass information on the capabilities of both the stealth aircraft...

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Washington, USA, 11/16/2018 12:39
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

DefenseUSA: authorized sale of Patriot missile systems to Turkey

Will it lead to cancellation of the order for the Russian S-400s?

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DefenseUSA: Pentagon and Congress in talks with Turkey

Attempt to stop the purchase of the S-400s

The Department of Defense (DoD) and Congress are trying to find a plan to offer Turkey an alternative to the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft defense system. This was stated yesterday by the Pentagon spokesman... more

DefenseTurkey: first anti-aircraft systems S-400 will be delivered at the end of 2019

It will be equipped with NATO approved systems

Around 100 Turkish military in the next year will start training for the use and maintenance of the S-400 "Triumf" anti-aircraft defense systems, which will be delivered to Turkey by the end of 2019. The... more

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