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Why the US had to deny Turkey its F-35 purchase

By Tom Rogan
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Why the US had to deny Turkey its F-35 purchase

As first reported by Reuters on Monday, the U.S. has blocked the delivery to Turkey of key F-35 fighter jet components and capabilities.

This follows repeated U.S. warnings that Turkey would not be allowed to retain F-35s alongside the Russian S-400 air defense system it has also purchased.

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