Trump Considers F-35 Sale to Turkey, Signaling Shift in Relations
President Trump has announced a willingness to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, marking a significant shift in U.S.-Turkey relations. This decision comes amid ongoing concerns about Turkey's acquisition of the Russian S-400 missile system and follows a meeting with President Erdoğan during a NATO summit in Ankara. The move could potentially lift sanctions and reintegrate Turkey into the F-35 program, addressing long-standing military procurement issues.
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