Turkey To Declare S-400 ‘Inoperable’ To Gain F-35 Stealth Fighter Deal

stlbeacon.org - 10/1/2025

The Trump Administration is exploring a workaround to restore Turkey’s access to F-35s by deeming Ankara’s Russian S-400 “inoperable” after removing a component—an attempt to skirt CAATSA sanctions that Congress must review. Critics warn the reversible fix sets a dangerous precedent: Iran or North Korea could cite it to “disable” systems temporarily while preserving rapid reactivation.

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