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Turkey Remains Barred from F-35 Program After Missing Conditions

7/25/2026

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U.S. State Department says Turkey has not met conditions to rejoin the F-35 program.
Turkey must remove its S-400 system, guarantee no re-acquisition, and meet transparent, lawful U.S. security certifications.
On July 22, President Donald Trump’s office replied to Rep. Wesley Bell (D-Missouri) about Turkey’s F-35 status.
President Donald Trump met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on July 7, 2026, pledging continued engagement despite State Department concerns over Hamas financing in Turkey.

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U.S. State Department says Turkey has not met conditions to rejoin the F-35 program.
Turkey must remove its S-400 system, guarantee no re-acquisition, and meet transparent, lawful U.S. security certifications.
On July 22, President Donald Trump’s office replied to Rep. Wesley Bell (D-Missouri) about Turkey’s F-35 status.
President Donald Trump met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on July 7, 2026, pledging continued engagement despite State Department concerns over Hamas financing in Turkey.