US officially kicks Turkey out of F-35 Lightning II programme over Russian S-400 Triumf missile deal
The US has maintained that the S-400 Triumf missiles and F-35 cannot be based in close proximity as the Russian system will be able to map the unique stealth characteristics of the 5th Generation stealth jet. "Turkey cannot field a Russian intelligence collection platform in proximity to where the F-35 program makes repairs and houses F-35s," the US Department of Defense said.
Jul 18, 2019, 10:36 AM IST