Turks told in which case they will buy Russian Su-57 and Su-35
Ankara will consider the possibility of acquiring Russian heavy fighters Su-35 and Su-57 in case American partners block the discussed deal for the supply of multifunctional F-16s. According to Ismail Demir, director of the Turkish Defense Industry Department, after the freeze on the sale of the F-35, such a step by the United States will be the last straw in patience.
If negotiations on the sale of the F-16 to the United States and their modernization do not bring results, then Turkey will not be left without alternatives. If necessary, the topic of the Su-35 and Su-57 can be opened at any time.
- said the functionary.
He added that the Turkish defense industry will in any case be able to ensure the security of its own country, and if there is a need, then weapons can always be purchased on the side.
Earlier, Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke about the American proposal to buy several dozen F-16 fighters. The transaction is supposed to be financed from the funds invested by Ankara in the F-35 program.
We have paid $ 1,4 billion for the F-35s. And the US has an offer in exchange for that payment
- said the Turkish leader.
At the beginning of the year, representatives of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation of the Russian Federation announced their readiness to begin negotiations with Turkey on the supply of the latest combat aircraft.
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