The Democratic proposal would restrict federal funds for military financing and sales unless Ankara made progress on political detentions, court rulings and repression abroad.

The position was outlined in a response from the State Department's Bureau of Legislative Affairs to Democratic Representative Wesley Bell.

Turkey's former prime minister and foreign minister Davutoglu tells Ta Nea: 'No map or legal document claims that the Aegean Sea belongs entirely to Greece'

Russia says it remains in contact with Turkey after reports Ankara could transfer its S-400 air defense system to a Gulf state, a move that could revive its path back into the U.S. F-35 fighter jet program

A Turkish media report says Ankara could announce the transfer of its Russian S-400 air defense system to a third country, a move that, if confirmed, could reshape negotiations over Turkey's return to the U.S. F-35 program.

Greek diplomatic sources on Thursday said no discussion on Ankara's participation in SAFE is possible until a standing threat of war is withdrawn

The U.S. defense secretary scrapped a planned meeting with Israel's prime minister that was expected to include discussions on a possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey and the situation in Iran.

Netanyahu says Turkey's record toward Greece and Cyprus should factor into any US decision on advanced arms sales, arguing Ankara's return to the F-35 program would carry strategic consequences for security across the eastern Med

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said US congressional restrictions on Turkey remain in force, while highlighting Athens' strengthened defense capabilities and strategic ties with Washington

In Trump’s Washington, Turkey is no longer the problem ally. It’s increasingly being treated as a model. Now, a proposed engine sale for Turkey’s KAAN fighter jet has become an early measure of whether lawmakers can still hold the line against Ankara’s return to the F-35 program

Erdogan wants defense industry deals from Washington and a public signal that Turkey is indispensable to NATO, as Athens watches closely from the sidelines

US Representative Dina Titus introduces legislation to block a proposed $700 million GE engine sale to Turkey, citing security and regional stability concerns.

The message of the letter is clear: Turkey cannot return to the F-35 program as if the S-400 issue had never happened

The administration has framed the sale as a licensable export after a review of political, military, economic, human rights and arms control considerations

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Turkey cannot return to the F-35 fighter jet program as long as it retains Russia’s S-400 air defense system, saying the restriction is set by U.S. law.

The US ambassador said the S-400 dispute may be resolved soon and pointed to possible movement on Turkey’s F-35 status. He responded to questions on Greek-Turkish relations with a joke about being banned from Mykonos.

Government security council backs major military programs, appoints new coast guard leadership, and reviews Middle East developments amid rising regional tensions.

The total cost is estimated at around four billion euros, according to two sources later quoted by Reuters

Upgrades to the fighter plane fleet, inter-connectivity and infrastructure are also included in the plan

A purchase order is already being implemented for the acquisition of F-35s, with Greece also studying the prospect of receiving second-hand systems being withdrawn by the American military