GE AerospaceTrump reiterated support for giving Turkey access to GE Aerospace F110 engines for its indigenous Kaan fighter jet, indicating potential future sales.

President Donald Trump indicated the US may reverse its ban on selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, saying it is a decision the administration will make and certainly something it will consider. Trump spoke alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan before a meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, marking the first visit by a US president to the Turkish capital in 17 years. The potential sale has been a sticking point since Turkey was banned from acquiring the jets after buying a Russian S-400 air defense system in 2017, and Trump said the US will be removing related CAATSA sanctions, stating 'we don't want to sanction friends.' Erdogan expressed hope for a positive outcome this week, noting Turkey previously received a promise of five jets, while Ankara is open to a compromise providing US technical oversight of the S-400 system but wants to keep the missiles for exceptional national security threats. Trump also reiterated support for giving Turkey access to engines, including GE Aerospace F110 engines for its indigenous Kaan fighter jet, as part of a broader reset in relations spanning defense, energy, trade, and regional security.
GE AerospaceTrump reiterated support for giving Turkey access to GE Aerospace F110 engines for its indigenous Kaan fighter jet, indicating potential future sales.