Turkey’s F-35 Strategy: The UAE’s Role, Erdoğan’s S-400 Exit Plan and the Growing Debate Inside NATO
Ankara is exploring the transfer of its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems to the United Arab Emirates in an effort to remove the main obstacle blocking its return to the F-35 program. The Trump administration appears open to a deal, but opposition remains strong in the U.S. Congress, while Greece, Cyprus, Israel and several NATO officials are closely watching the potential shift in the regional balance of power.
Turkey’s F-35 Strategy: The UAE’s Role, Erdoğan’s S-400 Exit Plan and the Growing Debate Inside NATO