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US: Trump Reopens Debate on F-35 Sales to Turkey

Published December 30, 2025, 10:02
US: Trump Reopens Debate on F-35 Sales to Turkey

Donald Trump stated that he is 'looking at' selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, despite objections from Israel. The statement was made during a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Florida. The US had excluded Turkey from the F-35 program in 2019 and imposed sanctions due to the purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems. However, Trump maintains a good personal relationship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and appeared optimistic about resolving any potential issues. The possibility of selling F-35s to Turkey is causing concern in Israel, which believes it could significantly strengthen Turkey's military capabilities.