Erdoğan Reframes F-35 Return as a NATO Security Issue
Erdoğan outlines Türkiye’s F-35 return as vital to NATO security, signalling a shift at long waited F-16 talks expose deeper questions about US priorities.
s-400 News
Air
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Analysis
Bilateral Relations
Turkiye and the US Enter a New Rapprochement Phase
President Erdoğan’s recent meeting with President Trump in the Oval Office signals a new warming period in relations between Türkiye and the United States.
Air
Bilateral Relations
US lawmakers tie F-35 sales to Türkiye’s Israel relations
Amendments to the 2026 defence budget would block F-35 deliveries unless Ankara cuts ties with Hamas and avoids threatening Israel, deepening tensions with DC.
Air
Bilateral Relations
India Cancels F-35 Fighter Talks in Response to Tariffs
India has informed the U.S. that it is no longer considering the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets after the declaration of a 25% tariff on Indian products.
Bilateral Relations
US Envoy to Turkiye: S-400, F-35, CAATSA to be Solved Soon
US Ambassador to Turkiyestated that a new era in bilateral relations is ahead, and that the issues of S-400, F-35, and CAATSA will be resolved by 2025.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Turkiye Prioritises Missile and Air Defence Systems
Iran’s hypersonic missiles breaching Israel’s air shield after retaliating for an Israeli strike has made layered defence Türkiye’s new strategic priority.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Kathimerini Confirms Lobby to Block Turkish F-35 Acquisition
Kathimerini reveals that Israel and Greece jointly lobbied in Washington to prevent the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye over strategic concerns.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Norway Receives All 52 F-35s and Unveils First JSM Missile
Norway has completed the delivery of 52 F-35 jets and received its first Joint Strike Missile (JSM), boosting national and NATO operational capabilities.
Bilateral Relations
US Lawmakers Alarmed by Reported Turkish S-400 Move to Syria
US lawmakers addressed a formal letter to the US State Department claiming that Turkiye might consider deploying its S-400 air defence systems to Syria.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Germany Vetoes Eurofighter Typhoon Sale to Turkiye
Berlin cites concerns the opposition mayor’s arrest as reasons for Eurofighter veto, but international relations might play a role behind closed doors.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Turkiye Pivots Towards F-35s, Slows F-16 Deal with the US
Turkish Air Force to form its future with stealth jets. Ankara may reroute $1.4bn F-16 payment to F-35 programme if readmitted under Trump administration.
Air
Ukraine’s Second F-16 Downed by Dense Russian Air Defence
Ukraine has confirmed the loss of its second US-made F-16 fighter jet on 12 April 2025. Capt. Ivanov was killed as Kyiv struggles to keep fighters airborne.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Fidan and Rubio Meet in US to Discuss Syria and Sanctions
Turkish MFA Fidan and US Secretary Rubio met in DC to discuss Syria, CAATSA sanctions, Turkiye's return to the F-35 program, Ukraine peace initiatives.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Fidan Visits US to Discuss CAATSA Sanctions and F-35 Return
After years of tension, Minister Fidan visits Washington to address easing CAATSA restrictions and revitalising Türkiye’s involvement in the F-35 development.
Air
Weapon / Missile
MoD Maintains its Positions on S-400, CAATSA, and F-35
While keeping its position on CAATSA sanctions and a prospective return to the F-35 program, Türkiye maintains the S-400 air defence system in inventory.
Air
India’s Budget for 114 new fighters in 2025: over $20 billion
Reuters quotes two top Indian government sources that, one of the world’s best arms buyers, will launch a tender for procuring 114 new fighter jets by 2025.
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