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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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The Wall Street Journal6 days ago

Trump says he would consider selling F-35 jet fighters to Turkey, challenging years of congressional opposition

Congress passed a law in 2020 barring Turkey from the F-35 program so long as it relies on Russian air defense technology.

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Fox News6 days ago

Trump could hand prized stealth jets to NATO ally once seen as alliance headache

Trump said he plans to lift sanctions on Turkey and signaled openness to selling F-35 fighter jets despite concerns over Ankara s Russian S-400 system.

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The Hill6 days ago

Trump shrugs off concerns about selling F-35s to Turkey

President Trump said he had no concerns over selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey on Tuesday, amid growing pushback over the reversal. Trump made the comments during a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, when asked whether Turkey’s S-400 missile defense system will be handed over to a third party as...

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NBC News6 days ago

Trump says U.S. will consider selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey

During a meeting with Turkish President Erdoğan, President Trump told reporters that the United States would consider selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.

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The Washington Times6 days ago

Trump says he is ready to share F-35 fighter jet program with Turkey

President Trump signaled Tuesday that he is eager to restore Turkey's access to the F-35 fighter jet program.

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