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22 of May, 09:04

Turkey sent to the Russian Federation military personnel for training on anti-aircraft missile systems s-400 " Triumph ", said the head of the defense Ministry of the country Hulusi Akar.

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.

Ankara is one of the participants of the international program of the US capital in the creation of the F-35. Turkey also repeatedly explained that the s-400 is not a danger to the American F-35.

S-400 "Triumph" is the newest anti-aircraft missile system 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. Range up to 400 kilometers, capable of destroying targets at altitudes up to 30 kilometers.



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