American diplomat: Türkiye will be equipped with “F-35” under certain conditions

According to Fars News Agency International Group, “Victoria Noland” from the American diplomats said on Tuesday: “The United States is ready if the issue of purchasing the S-400 missile defense system is resolved.” From Russia, give F-35 fighters to Turkey as well. According to the newspaper ”

He continued: “To be honest, if we can solve the S-400 problem, the United States would welcome Turkey’s return to the family of Jet F-35 owners. But we have to solve this other issue first, and while we solve it, we also have to make sure that Turkey has a strong air defense.”

In response, Washington excluded Turkey from the F-35 fighter parts production program that Ankara He was the manufacturer and buyer of it, he removed it. Turkey has not used it since purchasing this missile system.

According to Turkey’s western allies, the S-400 is a mobile surface-to-air missile system that can dangerous for NATO.

Noland said of the deal to acquire US-made F-16 jets and upgrade kits, which still needs congressional approval, that efforts to The American legislators have been convinced.

He added: “Turkey’s acquisition of these jets is a priority for America.”

Analysts believe that America, by simultaneously equipping Turkey and Greece with different fighters, has actually pitted these two neighboring countries and NATO members against each other.

Some time ago, the Greek Air Force launched 40 F-16 and Mirage-2000 fighter jets in response to Turkey’s alleged violations, and in this confrontation, the fighters performed a missile lock on each other. In that story, each of them had their own story.

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