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Trump Veto of F-35s for Turkey Could Force Ankara to Buy Russian Aircraft

Dorian Jones

   ISTANBUL - U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to block the sale of
   the advanced F-35 jet to Turkey means Ankara may look elsewhere to
   replace its aging air force.

   Trump's veto in response to Turkey's acquisition of Russian missiles
   could prompt Ankara to turn to Moscow again.

   Trump's announcement followed the first deliveries of Russia's S-400
   air defense missile system to Turkey. Washington had repeatedly warned
   Ankara that the S-400's advanced radar could compromise the F-35
   stealth technology, making delivery of the jet impossible.

   However, Trump's decision appears to have taken Turkish President Recep
   Tayyip Erdogan by surprise.

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