Posted on 09/24/2024 2:50:58 PM PDT by fruser1
Ankara has remained firm in recent years it would keep the Russian-made S-400 "Triumf" air-defense system, even though it meant it was expelled from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. Washington and NATO leaders argued the platforms weren't compatible and Turkey's adoption of both would compromise security of the stealth fighter.
Greek-based media reported the U.S. has "submitted a detailed proposal" that could resolve the matter. It would "formally allow" Turkey to keep the S-400, but essentially transfer the control to the United States. The system would be stored at the Incirlik Air Base.
Employing a Russian-made system when the most likely attack would come from Russia seemed like a bad decision, and it forced Turkey out of the F-35 program. In addition to the Turkish Air Force no longer on track to receive the fifth-generation stealth fighter, it also was a costly misstep for the NATO partner.
Turkey had been a part of the supply chain for the F-35 and reportedly paid $1.25 billion to participate. Producing parts was expected to have generated $9 billion in revenue for Ankara, while six F-35 aircraft produced for Turkey were not delivered.
What is notable is the system hadn't been made operational as of last December when Turkish Defense Minister told reporters the S-400 system would only be utilized when needed. It remains unclear exactly what that means, as it is impossible to plan for a surprise attack where the S-400 would be needed!
It remains unclear if Turkey will move forward with the proposal, but such a move probably won't win the approval of the Kremlin, as the U.S. would no doubt have access to the S-400, and perhaps even determine how to counter it.
Yet there is likely little Moscow could do in retaliation.
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How about NO!
Turkey is an enemy of Western Civilization.
Kick them out of Nato.
Turkey is a bigger threat to us than Russia. They are no NATO ally by any stretch of the imagination.
What makes Turkey so dangerous is all the Muslims throughout Europe who will support it, when it makes its moves on the continent.
They want to finish the job the Ottomans couldn’t.
In fact I can see the day when Russia will be Turkey’s “Junior Partner”.
I agree.
Well said.
How about telling Turkey to F Off all together?
How about a standing rib roast? Would that tickle he taste buds?
Turkey would keep the S400s but transfer control of S400s to US in exchange for the 6 F35s they bought? Sounds like an Intel coup for US.
Lol
Kick them out of Nato.
I was at Incirlik Air Base in 1982, and I thought the same thing, even back then.
Beware of Turks bearing gifts.
Ezekiel seemed to think that too.
I would worry more about Iran.
Iran could never do what Turkey could.
You said Russia could join Turkey as a “junior partner.” I meant Iran joining Turkey as a “junior partner.”
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