A report details a bipartisan House initiative led by Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) to halt the sale of American jet engines for Turkey's KAAN fighter program. The chances of success are assessed as very low, but the report notes the initiative is beginning to direct broad criticism against the Turkish regime and its ties to a figure referred to as 'Caligula'.
The bipartisan initiative, led by Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), aims to block the sale of F-110 jet engines to Turkey for its domestic KAAN fighter program. According to a report, the initiative has low chances of passing but is beginning to draw widespread criticism of the Turkish regime and its connections to a figure referred to as 'Caligula'. The move comes amid the Trump administration's push to sell the engines despite congressional opposition. As The Zioneer reported on Friday night, Rep. Titus submitted the request. The administration had previously notified Congress of a $700 million-plus sale, and the Wall Street Journal reported plans to bypass congressional objections. The initiative adds to the growing bipartisan scrutiny of the deal.
2 developments
- DevelopingCongressional critics and slim chances to block F-35 and engine sale to Turkey
- DevelopingUS House lawmakers urge Rubio and Hegseth to block F-35 sale to Turkey over S-400 concerns
- DevelopingTurkey seeks F-110 engines for its domestic KAAN fighter project
- DevelopingWSJ: Trump administration plans to bypass Congress on $750m jet engine sale to Turkey
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