The Pentagon has halted the delivery of equipment related to the F-35 jet to Turkey due to Turkey's decision to purchase the Russian-made S-400 missile system
"Pending an unequivocal Turkish decision to forgo delivery of the S-400, deliveries and activities associated with the stand-up of Turkey's F-35 operational capability have been suspended while our dialogue on this important matter continues with Turkey," Lt. Col. Mike Andrews told CNN in a statement.
Turkish pilots are currently training with the F-35 jets at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona.Several Turkish companies have contributed to the development of the F-35 through work on the Lockheed Martin built airframe and the Pratt and Whitney propulsion system.Turkish firms were also to have a role in the maintenance of the jets.
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