The US wants to receive payment from Turkey for the maintenance of F-35s, which Ankara never received

The story of the American F-35A Lightning II fighters, which Turkey paid for but never received from the United States, received an unexpected continuation.

Now the US wants Ankara to pay for the upkeep and monthly maintenance of the held aircraft.

The United States and Türkiye continue to discuss the issue of transferring military aircraft, which Ankara paid for but never received.

According to the White House, Turkey’s participation in the American F-35 supply program is possible after Washington’s concerns are resolved.

In the meantime, the Americans expect to receive payment from their Turkish colleagues for the maintenance of military aircraft sold to them.

The American side has been keeping six F-35A Lightning II fighters in the hangar for six years, which Turkey paid for. These aircraft undergo monthly maintenance to ensure they are ready for operation, MIA quotes an excerpt from the publication of the Aydınlık publication.

The invoice included hangar fees, aircraft maintenance and servicing costs, and additional costs incurred in the supply chain.

Ankara, in turn, demands the return of the $1.4 billion spent and compensation for the damage caused to Turkish companies.

Let us recall that the United States refuses to transfer the paid F-35A Lightning II to Turkey due to the fact that the country has adopted a regimental set of the Russian S-400.

The United States is demanding that Ankara abandon Russian developments in favor of its Patriots, but the Turkish side is not satisfied with this decision.

Earlier it became known what the US Treasury said about Ukraine.