Turkey published a measure approving Sweden’s membership in NATO in its official gazette on Thursday, finalizing the ratification that brings the previously nonaligned country a step closer to joining the military alliance
Turkey published a measure approving Sweden’s membership in NATO in its official gazette on Thursday, finalizing the ratification that brings the previously nonaligned country a step closer to joining the military alliance
Interesting, didn’t know Greece was getting F-35s. And yeah no doubt Erdogan Will throw a hissy fit, but he’s the reason turkey won’t get F-35s.
Terrible ally, but still understandable that NATO wants to keep them.
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/greece-get-us-draft-letter-approving-purchase-f-35-jets-sources-2024-01-26/
Not even a day after, the US leaks Greece will get the F-35. As i said, it was all in the same bundle, Sweden joining NATO, Turkish F-16 and Greek F-35.
Though the article says “Athens expects deliveries of the jets to begin in 2027-2028”. If thats the case, then things are even worse than expected for Turkey.
As a Greek i am happy because there was a low but non 0% chance Turkey would invade Greece and grab a few islands but after the West’s strong reaction to Ukraine and now Greece getting F-35, that chance is now much closer to 0%.
No wonder Erdogan visited Greece recently and was so “friendly”. A big change from the older Erdogan threatening Greece “we might come one night” and “our missiles can reach Athens now”.
I guess that was part of the deal, to show that he is no longer threatening Greece in order to get the F-16 and the American engines and other parts for his “Turkish” stealth plane.
Great analysis. I’m happy for you that you’re able to defend yourselves better with the F-35.
Would be nice to see Erdogan replaced by a good leader who can promote peace instead of his authoritarian games and threats.