Turkey wants to buy 100 F-35

Turkish Defense Minister Ismet Yilmaz said yesterday that his country plans to buy 100 fighter Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II for $ 16 billion.

One of the prototype F-35A, during the first trial of suspended weapons. The test took place on 16 February this year. The use of external suspensions significantly increases the surface reflection, however, radar, reducing the decisive characteristics of stealth.

Information is not surprising. Ankara has repeatedly informed of intent to purchase U.S. fighters fifth generation, in principle, pre-empting the recent issue, the government approval for the acquisition of the first two aircraft.


Information Minister Yilmaz states that the Ministry remained with plans to purchase 100 aircraft and an estimated value of the transaction at $ 16 billion.


When it comes to fruition, Turkey will strengthen its position as a military leader in the region. Greece plunged into crisis - so far seeking to balance the growing power of the eastern neighbor - will not be able to get longer for a similar financial effort. What's more, you can expect a significant reduction of military forces in that country. Other countries of the region are not part of any military competition with Ankara.