US-Turkey F-35 Reentry Talks
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated Dec 10, 2025
The renewed discussions between the United States and Turkey regarding Turkey's potential return to the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II program could positively impact defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and improve investor confidence in Turkey's defense sector. A resolution to the S-400 missile system dispute would also ease geopolitical tensions, potentially benefiting broader market stability.
The United States and Turkey are engaged in ongoing discussions regarding Turkey's potential return to the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jet program. Turkey was suspended from the program in 2019 and sanctioned under the Countering America s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in 2020, following its acquisition of the Russian S-400 missile system air defense system. The United States maintains that Turkey must no longer operate or possess the S-400 missile system to rejoin the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II program, citing concerns about the system's compatibility with NATO systems and potential risks to the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan have expressed optimism for a breakthrough in these talks, attributing the positive atmosphere to the relationship between President Donald Trump and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. While Turkey has previously resisted abandoning the S-400 missile system, recent statements suggest a willingness to find a resolution.
Set up alerts, explore entity relationships, search across thousands of events, and build custom intelligence feeds.
Open Dashboard