The United States and Turkey are moving closer to a possible roadmap that could pave the way for Ankara’s return to the F-35 fighter jet program, but a major obstacle remains: Turkey must resolve the issue of the Russian-made S-400 air defense system, which led to its removal from the US-led initiative.

US President Donald Trump is expected to throw his support behind the potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey during a visit to Ankara, two sources familiar with the matter…

Turkey has long sought to gain readmittance to the F35 programme

President Trump announced lifting sanctions on Turkey over Russian missile purchases. He also expressed willingness to sell F-35 fighter jets to the NATO ally. This move aims to…