Turkey weighs S‑400 future, hints at possible F‑35 return

Turkey's defence minister, Yaşar Güler, answered written questions in parliament by confirming that Ankara is discussing the future of its Russian‑made S‑400 air‑defence systems with third parties. While he did not name the countries involved, Güler said the talks are part of broader efforts to resolve the dispute that led to Turkey's removal from the U.S. F‑35 fighter‑jet programme in 2019. He highlighted a positive momentum in military and political relations with the United States and stressed that solutions are being sought through mutual understanding and cooperation. Güler also reiterated that Turkey's defence planning is driven by current and anticipated security threats and that decisions are made with “sensitivity and professionalism.”