The sentiments were reiterated by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg who also noted that the S-400 cannot be integrated with NATO air and missile defense systems. For its part, Ankara claimed it was forced to purchase the S-400 Triumf as Washington refused to sell Turkey the U.S. Patriot missile system.
Also know,Where is the S400 missile tested?
Last week the Turkish Army reported testing the Russian-made S-400 Triumf missile air defense system for the first time during drills near the town of Sinop in north-central Turkey. “Three missiles of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system were launched,” a source in military-diplomatic circles within the Russian government told Tass.
Additionally,Is the F-35 compatible with the S-400?
Washington has maintained that the F-35 stealth fighter jet is not a compatible system with the S-400, and there have been fears that Russia could use Turkey’s Triumf systems to determine weaknesses in the F-35 jet.
Just so,Is Turkey testing the S-400?
Turkey’s S-400 Purchase Cost Them the F-35. Let the Missile Testing Begin. The U.S. State Department has called the acquisition of the Russian platform unacceptable. Last week the Turkish Army reported testing the Russian-made S-400 Triumf missile air defense system for the first time during drills near the town of Sinop in north-central Turkey.
Who is the prime contractor for the F-35?
In a statement, Lockheed Martin, the prime contractor on the F-35 program, said, “This is a government-to-government matter, and as always, we are following official U.S. Government guidance as it relates to delivery of the F-35 to Turkey and the export of goods from the Turkish supply chain.”