The US can suspend the training of Turkish pilots on the F-35, media reported

USA have a chance to stop for a while training the Turkish pilots management skills F-35 because Ankara plans to buy Russian s-400, Reuters reported citing sources.

It is noted that the pilots are trained at Luke air force base in Arizona.

because of this, it is unclear whether they will have to leave the country, if training is suspended, or they can stay in the home before making a final decision.

According 2 the source, who wished to remain anonymous, the final decision is still pending.

first in Ankara noted that he will not refuse to purchase "Triumph" and the first batch should arrive in July.

The US reports that the s-400 is incompatible with NATO standards, can be punished for their possible acquisition and has repeatedly said that we have the opportunity to delay or cancel the sale process of Turkey's newest aircraft the F-35.

As CNBC said, citing informed sources, Washington has given Ankara two weeks on the refusal of Russian complexes and the purchase of U.S. Patriot systems. Otherwise, the US will exclude Turkey from the F-35.

While Turkey has repeatedly stressed that the s-400 is not a danger to the F-35.

S-400 "Triumph" is the newest anti-aircraft missile complex long-range. Designed for destruction of aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as among them, medium range, and can also be used against ground targets. The range of SAM is about 400 kilometers, it is capable to destroy targets at altitudes up to 30 kilometers.



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