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US Notifies Congress of $700M Engine Sale to Turkey

June 24, 2026

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Key Takeaways

US notifies Congress of $700M engine sale to Turkey.
Engines are for Turkey's KAAN indigenous fighter jet.
Sale faces opposition from Democratic lawmakers.
Turkey plans to transition to domestically developed powerplant.

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Strategic Implications

This sale may indicate the US administration's willingness to strengthen ties with Turkey despite ongoing tensions over the S-400 air defense system. The move could suggest a shift in US policy towards Turkey, which may have implications for the NATO alliance and the global defense landscape.

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What Happened

Trump Administration Advances Controversial F110 Engine Deal

The US has formally notified Congress of its intention to sell dozens of General Electric F110 turbofan engines to Turkey in a package valued at over $700 million. The engines are intended to power Turkey’s KAAN indigenous fighter jet, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries. The sale has met resistance from several Democratic lawmakers due to Turkey’s continued possession of the Russian S-400 air defense system. The move comes ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara scheduled for July 2026, as reported by AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: June 24, 2026

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