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Israel Embassy says it was 'hacked' after Instagram post mocking Turkey's F-35 woes

Israel Embassy says it was 'hacked' after Instagram post mocking Turkey's F-35 woes

The embassy shared a post by a satirical website, which said Turkey was pushing for 1.4 billion dollars worth of iPhones after being denied the F-35 jets.

4 November 2021

US lawmakers urge Biden administration not to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey

BIPARTISAN JOINT LETTER

US lawmakers urge Biden administration not to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey

11 members of the US House of Representatives, both Democrat and Republican, have addressed a letter to US President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken and called on them to not sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey.

27 October 2021

Anadolu Agency: Turkey excluded from new F-35 deal

Anadolu Agency: Turkey excluded from new F-35 deal

Removed from the F-35 program in July 2019, Turkey wasn't included in the new agreement, according to a Pentagon official quoted by AA.

Biden administration tells Ankara it's 'concerned' over S-400s

Biden administration tells Ankara it's 'concerned' over S-400s

Turkey's presidential spokesperson and the US president's security adviser have discussed a number of issues in the first official dialogue since Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20.

3 February 2021

Biden's secretary of state calls Turkey a 'so-called strategic partner'

Biden's secretary of state calls Turkey a 'so-called strategic partner'

The US will look at whether more sanctions against Turkey are needed, Blinken said one day before Biden's inauguration.

20 January 2021

Defense minister says Turkey to use S-400s, open to address US concerns

Defense minister says Turkey to use S-400s, open to address US concerns

The two countries can set up a joint working group on the compatibility of the S-400 system and F-35 stealth fighter jets, according to Minister Akar.

12 November 2020

TASS: Turkey tested Russia’s S-400 air defense systems on US-made planes

LETTER BY US SENATORS

TASS: Turkey tested Russia’s S-400 air defense systems on US-made planes

While the Russia-based TASS news agency has alleged that “Turkey tested Russia’s S-400 air defense systems on US-made planes last year,” four US senators have addressed a letter to US Secretary of Defense Esper against Turkey.

US Congress Agrees on Defense Bill Calling for Sanctions Against Turkey

US Congress Agrees on Defense Bill Calling for Sanctions Against Turkey

The bill calls the US administration to sanction Turkey over its procurement of S-400 air defense systems from Russia.

10 December 2019

Pentagon: It is Either the F-35 or the S-400

Pentagon: It is Either the F-35 or the S-400

US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford held a joint press conference. “It is either the F-35 or the S-400. It is not both. It is not a park on in the garage and roll the other one out”, Esper said.

Pilots from Turkey Training on F-35 Return to Turkey

Pilots from Turkey Training on F-35 Return to Turkey

Pilots from Turkey receiving training on F-35 in Luke and Eglin Air Force Bases in Arizona will come back to Turkey as of today.

Foreign Ministry: Turkey's Exclusion from F-35 Program to Cause 'Irreparable Wounds'

Foreign Ministry: Turkey's Exclusion from F-35 Program to Cause 'Irreparable Wounds'

The Ministry has called upon the US to "return from the mistake that will cause irreparable wounds in strategic relations" after it excluded Turkey from the F-35 program over the procurement of S-400 systems from Russia.

Pentagon and White House Have Announced: Turkey Suspended from F-35 Program

Pentagon and White House Have Announced: Turkey Suspended from F-35 Program

After the S-400 air defense missile system has been delivered o Turkey, two official statements have been made by the US Department of Defense and the White House: Turkey has been suspended from the F-35 program.

Turkey Begins to Receive S400s: Here are the Five Things You Need to Know About It

Turkey Begins to Receive S400s: Here are the Five Things You Need to Know About It

Amid a long-standing spat with the US, Turkey has finally received the first batch of the equipment of the S-400 air defense systems from Russia. Here is what you need to know about it.

15 July 2019 Pınar Tarcan

Erdoğan: It Will Be Called Seizure If U.S. Doesn’t Deliver F-35s to Turkey

Erdoğan: It Will Be Called Seizure If U.S. Doesn’t Deliver F-35s to Turkey

President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated that if the U.S. does not deliver the F-35 fighter jets to Turkey although the country has made the necessary payments, it will be called “seizure.”

President Erdoğan: We Heard No Such Thing as Sanctions from Trump

IN THE WAKE OF G20 SUMMIT IN JAPAN

President Erdoğan: We Heard No Such Thing as Sanctions from Trump

Making a statement in the wake of G20 Summit in Japan, President Erdoğan has stated that U.S. President Trump supports Turkey both for S-400s and F-35s and added, “We have heard no such thing as sanctions up until now.”

Russia Says S-400s to be Delivered to Turkey by Year-End, US Warns of Economic Sanctions

Russia Says S-400s to be Delivered to Turkey by Year-End, US Warns of Economic Sanctions

While US defense chief has warned his counterpart from Turkey of economic sanctions, nationalist allies of the AKP insist the procurement of the missiles is "a matter of independence" for the country.

Erdoğan Says They May Not 'Let Opposition Mayors Work'

Erdoğan Says They May Not 'Let Opposition Mayors Work'

Pointing out to his party's majority in the municipal councils of İstanbul and Ankara, the President has said, "When you don't do a right thing, they will of course won't let you work. If you do a right thing, they let you work."

US House of Representatives Calls Turkey to Cancel S-400 Purchase

US House of Representatives Calls Turkey to Cancel S-400 Purchase

While the House approved a bill that calls Turkey to choose between the S-400 and the F-35, pilots from Turkey has been barred from accessing the aircraft, according to the US media.

Tension Between Turkey and US Over F-35 Jets and Local Elections

Tension Between Turkey and US Over F-35 Jets and Local Elections

While the tension between Turkey and the US over the S-400 defense missile system and F-35 jets has been mounting, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey has responded to the call made by the US “to accept local election results."

US Halts Delivery of F-35 Equipment to Turkey

US Halts Delivery of F-35 Equipment to Turkey

The US has announced that it has halted the delivery of equipment related to the F-35 jets to Turkey. The announcement has been made after Turkey has decided to purchase S-400 missile defense system from Russia.

Statement by Russia: S-400s to be Delivered to Turkey in 2019

Statement by Russia: S-400s to be Delivered to Turkey in 2019

In a statement made by Russia, it has been announced that the S-400 air defense missile systems will be delivered to Turkey in 2019 as foreseen by the contract signed by the two countries.

US Congress Temporarily Stops Delivery of F-35 Jets to Turkey

US Congress Temporarily Stops Delivery of F-35 Jets to Turkey

The US Senate and House of Representatives have reached an agreement on the law draft relating to the defense expenditures in 2019 despite the objections of the US Secretary of Defense James Mattis. Accordingly, the US Congress has temporarily stopped the delivery of F-35 jets to Turkey.

NATO: Purchase of S-400 Restricts Turkey’s Access to NATO Technology

NATO: Purchase of S-400 Restricts Turkey’s Access to NATO Technology

Deputy Under Secretary of the US Air Force Grant has said that in case Turkey purchases S-400 air defense system, its access to NATO technology will be restricted.

17 November 2017