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Trump Announces Sanctions Lift and F-35 Consideration
During a NATO summit in Turkey, President Trump tells reporters the U.S. will lift sanctions and is seriously considering a sale of F-35 jets to Turkey.
CAATSA Sanctions Imposed
The U.S. imposes sanctions on Turkey’s defense procurement agency and expels Turkey from the F-35 program, blocking the sale of 100 planned jets.
Turkey Accepts S-400 Delivery
Russia delivers the first batch of S-400 air defense systems to Turkey, triggering warnings from the U.S. and other NATO allies.
President Trump announced the U.S. will lift CAATSA sanctions on Turkey and consider selling F-35 fighter jets, reversing a six-year defense rift. The move hinges on resolving the legal ban tied to Turkey’s Russian S-400 system, potentially reshaping NATO’s airpower dynamics.