Erdogan highlights progress in procurement of American F-35 fighter jets from Trump Turkey was originally one of nine partner countries in the F-35 program; however, it was removed essentially for acquiring the Russian S-400 missile defense system.

Erdogan highlights progress in procurement of American F-35 fighter jets from Trump Turkey was originally one of nine partner countries in the F-35 program; however, it was removed essentially for acquiring the Russian S-400 missile defense system. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-859113 ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS JUNE 26, 2025 14:16