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Trump Promises More F110 Engines, F-35 Return for Turkey

7/6/2026

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President Donald Trump said he will make Recep Tayyip Erdogan “very happy” by advancing F110 engine sales and an F-35 return.
During the July 7-8 NATO summit in Turkey, Trump signaled that F110 approval for the KAAN fighter requires congressional action and that Turkey has ten engines and seeks more.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said congressional approval is required because of CAATSA sanctions and Indonesia’s $10 billion KAAN deal may attract Spain.

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President Donald Trump said he will make Recep Tayyip Erdogan “very happy” by advancing F110 engine sales and an F-35 return.
During the July 7-8 NATO summit in Turkey, Trump signaled that F110 approval for the KAAN fighter requires congressional action and that Turkey has ten engines and seeks more.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said congressional approval is required because of CAATSA sanctions and Indonesia’s $10 billion KAAN deal may attract Spain.