Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that the United States promised to sell Turkey five F-35 fighter jets during a meeting with President Donald Trump. Trump responded that he has no concerns about the sale, according to a statement from the Turkish presidency.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has specified that the U.S. promise to sell Turkey five aircraft, first reported at 16:18 Jerusalem, pertains to F-35 fighter jets. During a meeting with President Donald Trump, Erdogan said he received a promise for the purchase of five F-35s. Trump responded that he has "no concerns" about the sale, signaling a potential shift in U.S. policy.
The development follows a series of signals from the Trump administration, including a New York Times report Tuesday that Trump is ready to return Turkey to the F-35 program. An article published by The Zioneer at 16:19 Jerusalem noted that Trump is moving to lift CAATSA sanctions, which would clear the path for the sale. Earlier this week, Trump said Turkey "was loyal" regarding the F-35 program.
The specific commitment to five aircraft, now confirmed as F-35s, adds specificity to what was previously a general promise. The timeline for delivery and congressional approval remain uncertain.
3 developments
- StrongTrump says he will likely approve F-35 and engine sale to Turkey
- DevelopingTrump plans to restore Turkey's F-35 access during NATO summit, reports say
- StrongTrump expected to visit Turkey, meet Erdogan, hints at 'big bag of gifts' including F-35 deal
- StrongTrump expected to support F-35 sale to Turkey during Ankara visit, report says
Source and signal
- Internal intake