Pentagon report on Turkey's F-35 program delivered to US Congress

[T-123456]

The U.S. Defense Department has delivered a report to Congress detailing implications of Turkey receiving 100 F-35 fighter jets, five people familiar with the report said, removing a key hurdle to concluding the deal.

Turkey's planned purchase of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system has raised concerns in the West, since it could be used to give Moscow deep insight into the vulnerabilities of the most advanced U.S. warplane at a time of tension between the two powers, experts have said.

Ellen Lord, the Pentagon's chief arms buyer, told Reuters in an interview that Turkey's plans to buy the S-400 system were "extremely problematical" and numerous U.S. officials had discussed the issue with Ankara, but there were no signs that Turkey had changed its mind about buying the Russian system.

The United States has for years offered Turkey an alternative missile defense system - the Patriot missile defense system built by Raytheon Co and operated by other NATO allies. However, a sale has proven elusive amid cost and technology transfer issues.

Lord said the report to Congress "just lays out the facts of where we are," rather than offering firm recommendations, but she declined to provide details.

"We need to work with Congress to decide where we go on that. There will be a strong partnership with Congress, and until we've discussed the issue with them...," Lord told Reuters in an interview on the sidelines of a NATO industry conference in Berlin earlier this week.

Turkey last month said it was moving ahead with the controversial S-400 procurement and expected to begin installing the surface-to-air missile systems in October 2019.

The United States has repeatedly warned Turkey that going through with the purchase of S-400s could result in Washington imposing sanctions and halting other weapons deals, such as the F-35, but Ankara has pressed on with the Russian transaction.

Turkey is due to receive its third and fourth jets in March next year. Its pilots are receiving training on the first two aircraft at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. The earliest the first aircraft could leave the United States is next summer, although it may take longer than that.

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/pe...-f-35-program-delivered-to-us-congress-138918

 

[aziqbal]

F35 is coming to Turkey

and so is S400

money talks

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

America won't sell F-35 to Turkey unless Turkey cancels S-400. Why? Because if they get exposed F-35 is not stealth, F-35 won't sell anymore.

 

[aziqbal]

America won't sell F-35 to Turkey unless Turkey cancels S-400. Why? Because if they get exposed F-35 is not stealth, F-35 won't sell anymore.

you do realise that 1st and 2nd F35 have been delivered to Turkey and Turkish pilots are training on them

also S400 installation is due to begin in 3rd quarter of 2019 and sites have been identified

 

[dBSPL]

F35 is coming to Turkey

and so is S400

money talks

Failed to create an alternative to Turkey. Also the blackmails did not work.

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

you do realise that 1st and 2nd F35 have been delivered to Turkey and Turkish pilots are training on them

also S400 installation is due to begin in 3rd quarter of 2019 and sites have been identified

They weren't delivered to Turkey. Turkish pilots train in the US.

 

[Test7]

Europe wants to build an alternative army to NATO. If The United States lose the Turkey then results will be very bad. F-35 and S-400 will come to Turkey.

 

[dBSPL]

F-35 and S-400 will come to Turkey.

With RR Engine and SampT Aster.

 

[rajvoSa]

America won't sell F-35 to Turkey unless Turkey cancels S-400. Why? Because if they get exposed F-35 is not stealth, F-35 won't sell anymore.

F35s already got 'exposed' to S400 in Syria when Israel flew its missions. Its a BS argument.

 

[Beast]

Failed to create an alternative to Turkey. Also the blackmails did not work.

https://www.christianpost.com/news/...se-pastor-andrew-brunson-erdogan-says-227222/

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Black mail did work and you are talking about US who supplied almost all Turkey military full or sub component. The worst, US financial market can crush Turkey economy anytime. Like how Lira become almost toilet paper by US/Jews speculation...

Don't overestimate yourself. Be a good servant to US and cancel S-400.

 

[dBSPL]

Writing in capital letters, doesn't mean you're right.

From Bosnia to Kosovo, from Afghanistan to Kyrgyzstan, From Qatar to Somalia, you have no idea about the depth of the relationship between the US and Turkey.

If we come to the your toilet fantasies, Tens of millions of Chinese people working under $ 250 a month, while living in shit, your main concern mustnt the TL, but the class gap in your country. Our desire is for China to rise as a leader in a changing world. But trolls like you, maybe gives small but permanent damage to this image.

Turkey is a country 20 times smaller in population and do not claim to have enormous resources, such as China. But it is a country that struggles against pressure. The current dollar volatility will back on track as of the end of 2019 with structural reforms. Turkey is trying to dismantle the US Gladio structure in about 5 years and was exposed to many attacks. One of them was the 15th of July, but we did not fall, we continue to struggle.

if we come your "servant" irony : Nevertheless, we did not occupied by another country which is 20 times smaller than ourselves. When the British made your grandfathers dependent on poppies like dogs, or when the Japanese massacred your children and womans like a street animal, we saw them as painful and imperialist events.

However, I see that when China made a successful leap with the cheap labor force dynamics and a strong defense industry foundation with Russia support, the Chinese children began to have reflexes and arrogance, just like their grandfather's murderers.

"almost all Turkey military full or sub component" . Because your memorization is based on a great ignorance. One of the basic issues of law, the complainant is obliged to prove his claim. Need more than words...

The TSK has been striving for the localization of its needs since the 1990s. Also since 2004, it gained a government basis. Forum's Turkey section where you can see the show on the subcomponent's efforts. With the official figures, the number of defense industry projects within the scope of SSB has exceeded 600. As of the moment, the TSK's domestic production in the supply chain reached 55%. It has a 70% target in 2025.

while Turkey working on tactical systems such as TOROS in 90's, China gives tecnical support to Turkey for able to obtain b-611 derivative system. Thus, a system that the US did not want to give was achieved and after 20 years it is now possible to work on much more advanced systems.

Now , while Turkey is working on HISAR program, the S400 will supply from Russia for the purpose of immediate needs. According to the agreement , Turkey to begin the installation of these systemsin June 2019 as a stop-gap solution .

If you can present the official information document, I will listen. If you're going to keep trolling, you can continue to bark at yourself.

 

[T-123456]

F35 is coming to Turkey

and so is S400

money talks

Its not about money,they just cant risk losing my country,the relationship has changed from 100% dependent to 65% independent from the US/Europe.
We can say "No" now.

 

[KediKesenFare3]

The Turkish government is preparing to withdraw from the S400 deal. At least that's what some Western newspapers are reporting.

 

[Mucahit]

The Turkish government is preparing to withdraw from the S400 deal. At least that's what some Western newspapers are reporting.

That would be nice but I highly doubt it at this point. The Russians are very keen & eager to sell the S-400 ASAP for some reason.

 

[rajvoSa]

The Turkish government is preparing to withdraw from the S400 deal. At least that's what some Western newspapers are reporting.

If true, that means only one thing: TSK and FSA are not going just for Kobani and Tal Abyad but all the way to Raqqa and iraqi border with a nod from US. Of course, they will issue a statment how they are concerned and shit. I think thats the only thing that would make Erdogan cancel this deal.