Despite US sanctions, Turkey will continue producing parts for F-35 jets
22 Dec 2020
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Washington’s Turkish sanctions reveal Ankara’s indispensability when it comes to producing parts for the F-35 fighter jets.
The US on December 14 imposed sanctions which targeted Turkey s Presidency of Defense Industries’ (SSB) officials over its purchase of the Russian S400 missile defence systems along with a ban on all US export licences.
Previously, Turkey was banned from buying F-35s after the purchase of the Russian S-400 air defence systems, however, the Chair of Turkey’s Presidency of Defense Industries, Ismail Demir recently told reporters that Turkish companies will continue to produce parts for the F-35 fighter jets despite being removed from the programme in 2019.
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Erdoğan says those threatening Turkey with sanctions will be disappointed
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Erdogan: Those threatening Turkey with sanctions will be frustrated
19 Dec 2020
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Fast News We are determined to put across that Turkey will never hesitate to use its sovereign rights, Turkey s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends opening of 6th section of North Marmara Motorway via video link, in Istanbul, Turkey on December 19, 2020. (Mustafa Kamaci / AA)
Those who threaten Turkey with sanctions will end up disappointed, the nation s president has said. We are determined to put across that Turkey will never hesitate to use its sovereign rights, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at a highway opening ceremony on Saturday.