F-35 fighter jet program
Coverage of F-35 fighter jet program in the Nexus archive.
- Trump says he is working to remove Turkey from US sanctions list
US President Donald Trump announced during a NATO summit in Ankara that he intends to remove Turkey from a US sanctions list imposed during his first term, citing the need to avoid sanctioning 'friends'. The sanctions, under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (Caatsa), were linked to Turkey's purchase of Russia's S-400 defense system and its subsequent exclusion from the F-35 fighter jet program. Trump also indicated he may restore Turkey's access to the F-35 program.
- NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland
NATO announced billions in arms deals as President Trump reiterated demands for U.S. control of Greenland, claiming it is threatened by China and Russia. Trump also announced sanctions relief for Turkey over its purchase of Russian missile systems, easing tensions related to the F-35 fighter jet program.
- ‘Sometimes you get along with the toughest people’: Trump moves to lift Turkey sanctions, clearing the country’s path back to F-35s
President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey imposed after Ankara purchased a Russian missile defense system, potentially allowing Turkey to rejoin the F-35 fighter jet program. Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized their warm relationship during a meeting in Ankara, where Trump stated Cabinet officials are working to remove the sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.
- Trump says US will lift sanctions on Turkey, reopen door to F-35 talks
President Trump announced the U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey following its purchase of a Russian missile defense system, potentially reopening discussions about Turkey's return to the F-35 fighter jet program. Trump and Turkish President Erdogan emphasized their strong relationship during a NATO summit in Ankara, where Trump stated the possibility of selling F-35s to Turkey would be considered.
- Trump, eyeing F-35 reversal for Turkey, faces growing pressure ahead of NATO summit
President Trump faces opposition from Republicans and Israel over plans to reinstate Turkey in the F-35 fighter jet program amid Turkey's use of Russian air defense systems. The issue is a focal point ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey.
- 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.