Turkey to lose F-35 warplane if Russia arms deal goes ahead, says US envoy
But President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vows to proceed with the purchase of the S-400 missile system
25 June 2019 - 17:59
Brussels — The US will stop Turkish forces flying and developing its F-35 stealth jets if Ankara goes ahead with the purchase of a Russian air defence system, the US envoy to Nato said on Tuesday.
Washington and its allies have urged fellow Nato member Ankara not to install the S-400 system, saying that would let the technology learn how to recognise the F-35s, which are built to avoid tracking by enemy radars and heat sensors...
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