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Turkey Proposes 'Technical Solution' for S-400 Issue

Published January 12, 2026, 15:14
Turkey Proposes 'Technical Solution' for S-400 Issue

Turkey's pro-government press reports that Turkey is seeking a 'technical' solution to the issue of Russian S-400 missiles, in order to overcome the deadlock in relations with the US and return to the F-35 program. The proposal involves maintaining the S-400s without activating their radars, so as not to pose a threat to US fighter jets. Ankara appears to be emphasizing possession of the S-400s rather than their use, seeking a compromise. The US side is primarily concerned about the data that the S-400 radars could collect regarding the F-35s. Turkey is attempting to link the re-evaluation of the issue with its increasing role in European security and the Middle East, taking advantage of Donald Trump's new term and his close relationship with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.