Trump to attend NATO summit in Ankara amid fighter‑jet engine talks
U.S. President Donald Trump will travel to Ankara for the NATO summit on July 7‑8, where discussions are expected to focus on Turkey’s request for F110 jet engines and possible re‑entry into the F‑35 programme.
Donald Trump will visit Ankara for the NATO summit scheduled for July 7‑8, hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and bringing together leaders from the alliance’s 32 member states. The visit could help secure Turkey’s acquisition of dozens of fighter‑jet engines.
Last month, Trump said he would make President Erdogan “very happy” when asked about Turkey seeking F110 jet engines and a readmission to the F‑35 programme. Analysts say the green light would be for about 40 F110‑GE engines for Turkey’s KAAN fighter plane.
Al Arabiya reported that Trump may allow Turkey to rejoin the F‑35 fighter jet program and noted that Turkey’s 2019 acquisition of the Russian S‑400 air‑defence system has strained relations with the United States and hampered congressional support for Ankara.
Bluesky reported that Türkiye is advancing its KAAN fighter programme with F110‑engine talks at the NATO summit in Ankara. The Times of India reported that Israel’s prime minister opposes Turkey’s potential re‑entry into the F‑35 programme, citing regional‑stability concerns.
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