Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Russia confirms talks with Turkey on the future of the S-400 as Ankara seeks a pathway to its F-35 request and US sanctions reli

Russia says it is in talks with Turkey over the disposition of the Russian-made S-400 air-defense system, amid Ankara’s effort to secure Washington’s lift of its F-35-related embargo. Reports indicate Ankara is weighing transferring the S-400 to a Gulf partner to advance US approvals.

2026-07-10T10:25:48.473102-07:00
FCC   F-16   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals  
Reuters

Turkey says it hopes to achieve result on lifting U.S. sanctions soon

By Reuters: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Turkey hopes to achieve a result on lifting U.S. sanctions and its desire ​to purchase F-35 fighter jets soon, adding there should be no defence ‌industry restrictions between allies.

2026-07-10T08:29:46.346237-07:00
Helicopter   Leadership   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Hegseth vows to ‘fix’ US Army Apache pilots suspension over July 4 beach flybys

By AeroTime: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he will ‘fix’ the suspension of eight SCNG Apache pilots who flew low across crowded beaches on July 4, 2026.

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2026-07-10T04:15:57.673675-07:00