US President Donald Trump has rejected Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's plea to withhold F-35 fighter jets from Türkiye. Netanyahu cited Erdogan's criticism of Israel and regional destabilization, while Trump praised Erdogan's leadership.
US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with NATO allies for not supporting the US military operation in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz. He also stated that the US would consider selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to lift sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of Russian S-400 air defense systems and is considering the sale of F-35 fighter jets. Trump praised Turkey's loyalty, potentially easing a major point of friction in US-Turkey defense ties.
The US military has confirmed it is accepting F-35 Lightning II fighter jets without their AN/APG-85 primary radar due to development delays, with the first radar production lot expected in 2028. The aircraft will be retrofitted later, a decision made to maintain production momentum.
