Turkish pilots will no longer be training to fly F-35 Joint Strike Fighters at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, Pentagon officials said Monday afternoon. It's part of the continuing fallout from Washington's dispute with Ankara over the latter's decision to buy S-400 air defense systems from Russiaç APA reports citing Sputnikneüs.
"The department is aware that the Turkish pilots ... are not flying," Pentagon spokesperson Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Mike Andrews told Reuters. The program contains four pilots, two instructors, and about 20 maintenance personnel who are also receiving training.
"Without a change in Turkish policy, we will continue to work closely with our Turkish ally on winding down their participation in the F-35 program," he said.
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