Times of Islamabad

Turkey takes final decision over Russian Missile Defence System S 400 purchase deal

Turkey takes final decision over Russian Missile Defence System S 400 purchase deal

ANKARA – Turkey has reiterated to go ahead with purchase of Russia’s S-400missile system, as an informal deadline for Ankara to respond to a rival USoffer expires tomorrow.

The assertion came from Chairman of Turkey’s parliamentary Foreign AffairsCommittee, Volkan Bozkir, during his visit to Washington.

Volkan Bozkir said the deal with Russia would not be canceled as Turkeyneeds the system to address its security concerns.

They have also said it would jeopardize Turkey’s purchase of LockheedMartin Corp F-35 fighter jets and possibly result in US sanctions.