Turkey negotiates delivery of six F‑35s and purchases twelve C‑130J transports
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The Turkish Ministry of Defense is in delivery talks with U.S. authorities for six F‑35 fighter aircraft and is seeking the removal of all CAATSA sanctions that conflict with alliance spirit, while it has purchased twelve C‑130J transport aircraft from the United Kingdom.
Maintenance, overhaul and modification of the C‑130Js will be performed by the UK manufacturer, with Turkish Air Forces Command personnel monitoring the activities, and pilot, crew, maintenance and engineer training is slated to finish by the end of 2026; the first two C‑130Js are planned for delivery in December 2026.