Turkey's purchase of the C-400 at the Pentagon was called a disaster for F-35

Attempts by the United States to disrupt the contract between Turkey and Russia for the supply of S-400 air defense systems continue. The Pentagon says that Ankara's acquisition of the S-400 complexes is disastrous for the NATO bloc.

That is how, during her speech at the Atlantic Council in Washington, the Acting President declared. Assistant US Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Katherine Wilbarger.

The American military department is confident that the acquisition by Turkey of the S-400 will deal a blow to the program for the creation of the fifth-generation F-35 aircraft, since the Russian air defense system was created just to combat such aircraft. In addition, after the acquisition of the S-400, Turkey will lose the opportunity to interact with NATO allies, and this is a key aspect of ensuring its defense.

As stated by Wilbarger, "The S-400 is a Russian system designed specifically to shoot down aircraft like the F-35."... She further stressed that Russia, after the delivery of the air defense system to Turkey, will have the opportunity to collect data on the latest fighter.

According to the representative of the Pentagon, Russia seeks to undermine the cohesion and interaction of "established alliances and partnerships" of the United States and other countries. Wilbarger warned that Washington would apply sanctions in the event that other countries would buy weapons from Russia.

Somewhat earlier, it was reported that the US gives Turkey a “last chance” in order to withdraw from the contract with Russia to purchase C-400. Ankara must respond before the end of the first week of June. If Washington’s demands are not met, the consequences for Turkey will be negative.