In a letter to Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan gave Turkey until July 31 to discontinue its purchase of the S-400 system or the United States will stop training Turkish pilots on the F-35, proceed with the F-35 development program without Turkish input, and find new manufacturers for jet parts solely made in Turkey.

U.S.: Turkey Given Until July 31 to Resolve S-400 Problem, or Lose Access to F-35

In a letter to Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said Turkey has until July 31 to discontinue its purchase of the S-400 system or it would stop training Turkish pilots on the F-35, proceed with the F-35 development program without Turkish input, and find new manufacturers for parts solely made in Turkey.

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U.S.: Turkey Given Until July 31 to Resolve S-400 Problem, or Lose Access to F-35

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