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Senator Risch Halts F-35 Transfer to Turkey Amid S-400 Concerns

7/11/2025

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U.S. Senator James Risch of Idaho has put a firm stop to the transfer of six F-35 jets to Turkey, voicing serious concerns over Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 systems. Despite President Erdogan's aspirations to lift the ban, Risch's decision casts a shadow over Turkey's involvement in the F-35 program, leaving the future uncertain.

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U.S. Senator James Risch of Idaho has put a firm stop to the transfer of six F-35 jets to Turkey, voicing serious concerns over Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 systems. Despite President Erdogan's aspirations to lift the ban, Risch's decision casts a shadow over Turkey's involvement in the F-35 program, leaving the future uncertain.