{"id":17780,"date":"2026-07-18T20:44:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T20:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/18\/turkey-seeks-to-transfer-russian-s-400-systems-to-uae-to-rejoin-f-35-program-greek-city-times\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T20:44:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T20:44:12","slug":"turkey-seeks-to-transfer-russian-s-400-systems-to-uae-to-rejoin-f-35-program-greek-city-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/18\/turkey-seeks-to-transfer-russian-s-400-systems-to-uae-to-rejoin-f-35-program-greek-city-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkey Seeks to Transfer Russian S-400 Systems to UAE to Rejoin F-35 Program \u2013 Greek City Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-first=\"A\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ankara Aims to Resolve Longstanding Dispute with Washington<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turkey is actively negotiating the transfer of its Russian S-400 air defense systems to the United Arab Emirates as part of efforts to mend ties with the United States and regain access to the advanced F-35 fighter jet program, according to The Wall Street Journal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2019, the U.S. removed Turkey from the F-35 program after Ankara acquired the Russian S-400 system, citing concerns that the Russian technology could be used to gather sensitive data on NATO\u2019s stealth aircraft.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talks reportedly gained momentum following former President Donald Trump\u2019s recent visit to Turkey, during which he indicated that restrictions on F-35 deliveries could potentially be lifted.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-challenges-ahead\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges Ahead<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposed deal faces significant hurdles:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turkey requires approval from Russia to re-export the S-400 systems.<\/li>\n<li>The UAE must navigate delicate relations with both Moscow and Washington to avoid backlash.<\/li>\n<li>Alternative ideas previously discussed included transferring the systems to Ukraine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The S-400 remains a major point of friction between Turkey and its NATO allies, complicating Ankara\u2019s military modernization goals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This potential realignment highlights Turkey\u2019s balancing act between its NATO commitments and ties with Russia.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"article-tags entry-footer\">\n<\/footer><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/2026\/07\/19\/turkey-transfer-s400-uae-f35-program\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ankara Aims to Resolve Longstanding Dispute with Washington Turkey is actively negotiating the transfer of its Russian S-400 air defense systems to the United Arab Emirates as part of efforts to mend ties with the United States and regain access to the advanced F-35 fighter jet program, according to The Wall Street Journal. 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