In 2017, Turkey made a dramatic decision that reshaped its defense ties with the United States. Ignoring repeated American warnings, Ankara purchased the Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defense system — ...

Turkey has kept the S-400 systems deactivated for nearly a decade as it has sought re-entry into the US-led F-35 program. In a little over a week, millions of American consumers will be returning ...

Türkiye has raised the prospect of returning S-400 air defence systems it bought nearly a decade ago to Russia as it seeks to improve relations with the United States and other NATO members. Source: ...

Turkey is seeking to return S-400 air defense systems it bought from Russia nearly a decade ago, a move that would end a controversial deal that roiled its relationship with the US and other NATO ...

ANKARA, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Turkey and the United States are discussing the U.S. sanctions and obstacles to Ankara rejoining the F-35 jet programme but nothing has changed ⁠with respect to its ...

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hold a meeting in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on December 12, 2025. (Photo by Kristina Kormilitsyna / POOL / AFP via Getty ...

Even so, Turkey wisely treaded carefully with its new acquisition. It has conducted only one live test-fire exercise in 2020 and the system has remained inactive in a state of low readiness since.

According to the news outlet, the Turkish authorities are willing to make compromises regarding the future use of these systems NEW YORK, November 6. /TASS/. Turkey’s authorities do not plan to ...