Ankara and Washington will negotiate the supply of F-35 fighters at the end of January – early February in the United States, Turkey’s Minister of Defense Julusi Akar reported, reports the Turkish newspaper Milliyet.
“As for the F-35, we asked:” We made such a contribution, as we compensate. “The American side said that he understood. Agreed about the meeting at the end of January – early February. Our delegation will go there. Six F-35 intended for Turkey, stand in the hangar. It is discussed that with them will “, – quotes his RIA Novosti.
Speaking of Turkey and the United States in Washington in Washington for the supply of F-16 fighters, Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar noted that they were positive. According to him, Turkey has made official requests for the supply and modernization of new F-16.
“official requests for the supply and modernization of new F-16 were made. After that, a delegation went to the United States, the negotiations were positive. We clearly outlined our position. They explained that it would help strengthen NATO. If Turkey is strong, it is strong in NATO. The power of Turkey is NATO Power, “said Turkish minister.