CAATSA sanctions
Coverage of CAATSA sanctions in the Nexus archive.
- No 'magic wand': Trump faces layers of resistance on Turkey F-35 deal
President Trump announced plans to lift sanctions on Turkey and consider selling F-35 warplanes, but experts warn Congress may resist due to longstanding tensions. Turkey's 2019 purchase of Russia's S-400 air defense system has complicated defense ties, and U.S. lawmakers remain critical of Turkey's foreign policy actions.
- Trump says US will lift sanctions on Turkey, consider selling F-35s
Trump and Erdogan discussed lifting US sanctions on Turkey and considering F-35 sales during a NATO summit. The US imposed sanctions in 2020 over Turkey's purchase of Russian defense missiles, and Turkey seeks to rejoin the F-35 program. Trump stated the sanctions would be lifted, while Erdogan expressed confidence in a resolution.
- Turkiye eyes F110 fighter jet engines as Trump comes to town
US President Donald Trump's visit to Turkey could facilitate the acquisition of F110 fighter jet engines for Turkey's KAAN stealth fighter project, but the F-35 dispute remains unresolved. Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems led to its exclusion from the F-35 program and CAATSA sanctions, complicating defense cooperation with the US.
- Turkey eyes US green light for fighter jet engines at NATO summit
Turkey seeks US approval for F110 jet engines for its KAAN fighter plane during a NATO summit with President Trump, but the F-35 program dispute remains unresolved due to Turkey's 2017 purchase of Russian S-400 missiles. Washington expelled Turkey from the F-35 program and imposed sanctions, complicating defense ties.