Turkey Secures Patriot Battery Deal and Discusses S‑400 Issue with U.S. Officials

Turkish Defence Minister Mehmet Akar met with U.S. congressional members and senior officials in Washington, emphasizing the importance of defence and security cooperation between Turkey and the United States. Akar announced that Patriot missile‑system batteries will be delivered to Turkey in the near future and highlighted ongoing talks to resolve the S‑400 dispute, citing positive signals from U.S. counterparts.

He linked the bilateral dialogue to broader NATO interests, noting that recent NATO summit outcomes and the strong relationship between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Donald Trump provide a favorable backdrop for deeper collaboration on regional and global security matters.