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Defense News: US official: If Turkey buys Russian systems, they can’t plug into NATO tech
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — If Turkey moves forward with its buy of a Russian air defense system, it will not be permitted to plug into NATO technology, and further action may be forthcoming that could affect the country’s acquisition or operation of the F-35, a top Air Force official said Wednesday.
Turkey has reportedly finalized a deal with Russia for the S-400, an advanced anti-aircraft missile system. According to a Nov. 12 Reuters report, Turkish Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli claimed that it had made an order for the missiles and further terms of the agreement were “just details now.”
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Update #1: S-400 purchase will restrict Turkey's access to NATO technology, US official says (Daily Sabah)
Update #2: Purchase of Russian S-400 system creates issues for Turkey’s use of F-35 – top US Air Force official (RT)
Update #3: If Turkey buys the Russian S-400 missile system, it can't be allowed to buy the F-35 fighter jet (Washington Examiner)
WNU Editor: It is no longer an if Turkey buys Russian systems .... Turkey finalized the purchase last week .... Turkey has completed purchase of Russian missile defense: defense minister (Reuters).
Update #4: Ambassador to NATO unsure if US will impose sanctions on Turkey for S-400 buy (Defense News).
