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The Minister of defence of the USA James Mattis © Jonathan Ernst/Pool via AP
The Minister of defence of the USA James Mattis called Ankara’s decision to purchase missile defense system/air defense systems from Russia, not from NATO allies, the sovereign right of Turkey, noting that the s-400 are not compatible with military equipment of the Alliance. In this regard, he urged to await further developments to see whether the transaction will be concluded and implemented, reports TASS.
“Whether or not they will use it? Will they use it only in one area?” – said the Pentagon chief.
We will remind, on Friday informed source in Ankara said that the Turkish authorities have decided to purchase from Russia, two anti-aircraft missile system “Triumph” s-400 for $ 2.5 billion, the parties discuss the technical details.
Meanwhile, later defence Minister of Turkey said that Ankara has agreed with France and Italy on the development of missile defense systems.