Turkey's F-35 Program Participation Blocked by S-400 Acquisition, Says Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that Turkey's return to the F-35 program is legally restricted due to its possession of the S-400 system from Russia. This statement contradicts recent optimistic remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack, highlighting ongoing tensions in U.S.-Turkey relations.
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Turkey's participation in the F-35 fighter jet program remains halted due to its acquisition of the Russian S-400 air defense system, as reaffirmed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing. The U.S. law, particularly the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), mandates sanctions on Turkey's defense procurement agency following its purchase of the S-400, resulting in Turkey's removal from the F-35 program in 2019.
While Ambassador Thomas Barrack has suggested potential resolutions, Rubio's statements indicate that Turkey must resolve the S-400 issue to comply with U.S. law for any reinstatement in the program. This ongoing dispute remains a significant point of contention in U.S.-Turkey relations, complicating diplomatic efforts under President Trump's administration.
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