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Turkey Eyes F-35 Reentry Amid S-400 Tensions

12/16/2025

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  • Turkey's Defense Ministry says it is in talks with the United States to rejoin the F-35 program, contingent on resolving concerns about S-400.
  • Turkey continues to operate S-400s, which the United States regards as a security threat to F-35.
  • Israel is concerned that Turkey's potential F-35 purchase could undermine its air superiority.
  • Finland is procuring Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States to arm its 64 F-35s.