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US Might Suspend Turkish F-35 Pilots Training Over Russia Missile Deal - Reports
US Might Suspend Turkish F-35 Pilots Training Over Russia Missile Deal - Reports
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The United States is reportedly considering suspending training for Turkish pilots on advanced F-35 fighter jets, as Ankara moves ahead with plans to purchase... 29.05.2019, Sputnik International
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US Might Suspend Turkish F-35 Pilots Training Over Russia Missile Deal - Reports
03:45 GMT 29.05.2019 (Updated: 12:47 GMT 06.08.2022) The United States is reportedly considering suspending training for Turkish pilots on advanced F-35 fighter jets, as Ankara moves ahead with plans to purchase a Russian missile defence system despite objections from Washington.
Two sources, who are familiar with Turkey's role in the F-35 program and who spoke on condition of anonymity with Reuters, did not say a final decision had been made, yet such a move is being seriously considered as the two NATO allies have been at odds for months over Turkey's order for the Russian S-400 defence system.
Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on May 22 that Turkish military personnel were receiving training in Russia to use the S-400, indicating that Russian personnel may come to Turkey.
Turkish pilots are currently training at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. It was unclear whether a decision to suspend their training would mean they would also have to leave the country, or if they would remain at the base until a final decision is made about Turkey's future in the F-35 program.
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The Pentagon and State Department declined to comment, however, the US has previously said that Turkey cannot have the S-400 and be part of the F-35 program. It has also warned that if Turkey receives the delivery of the Russian system, it would trigger US sanctions under CATSAA, a law that imposes sanctions against countries procuring military equipment from Russia.
