(Video) Rajya Sabha TV (RSTV) World Panorama: US Expels Turkey from F-35 Programme

Topic: US Expels Turkey from F-35 Programme

Episode: 383

Topic Description:

The US says it is removing Turkey from its F-35 fighter jets programme, after Ankara received the first parts of a Russian missile defence system. The US’ move came due to Turkey’s decision to acquire the Russian S-400 air defense system. The US says the "F-35 cannot coexist with a Russian intelligence collection platform that will be used to learn about its advanced capabilities". Russia began delivering its advanced S-400 system to Turkey last week. Turkey and the US are key Nato allies - but Ankara has also been establishing closer links with Russia. Russia reacted to US’ move by offering Turkey to buy its Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets instead.