The U.S. will formally approve an F-35 sale to Turkey by December 31, 2026.

A senior US Republican lawmaker has publicly called Turkey's potential return to the F-35 program "very promising" and "incredibly important." This comes as President Trump is reportedly angered by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's criticism of the proposed sale, indicating continued presidential resolve despite external opposition.

Last updated: Jul 17, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC