The United States has completed a key procedural stage in the planned sale of F110 engines sought to be used in Türkiye's flagship homegrown fifth-generation fighter jet after the congressional review period expired without objection.
With the Kaan warplane, Ankara seeks to join the exclusive club of nations producing fifth-generation combat aircraft, which notably includes the United States, China and Russia.
The U.S. State Department formally notified Congress of the proposed sale on June 24, triggering a 15-day review period that applies to arms sales to NATO member states.
During that period, nine members of Congress introduced a joint resolution seeking to halt the sale of certain defense equipment, services, and related support to Türkiye.
However, the resolution was not brought to the floor of either the House or the Senate before the review period expired.
