what most people do not understand is that there doesn't need to be a kill-switch as the fighters can be grounded simply by embargoing part that is needed for maintenance, for example after Israel killed a Turkish humanitarian worker the US embargoed spare parts needed for Turkey's F-16s. If...
Iran's response will most likely be to go nuclear as a combination of mass protests followed by strikes in Iran will lead the regime to feel insecure, but its future not to mention the decline of Russia, and the failure of the Chinese to become a superpower will lead them to be extremely scared...
I'm not sure Ukrainian will have much to offer Turkeys outside of the engine, and that is something Turkey will supply Ukraine with its own indigenous engine projects thanks to the TEI.
As for Ukraine's economy, I have doubts the US will be interested in building back up Ukraine after the war...
I think there should first explore the entirety of the Black Sea first or at least wait for several defence projects to be completed such as the new I-class frigates, the TF-2000 destroyers, the Piri Reis Submarines, and the acquisition of the Type 23 frigates, and the unmanned platforms. if...
I think realistically Turkey was always going to be kicked out of the program as the US's foreign policy towards the middle east has been an existential threat to Turkey. plus the last time Turkey got a new class of fighter jet from the US, the jet had been in production for 13 years already in...
But isn't it going to take around 2 to 3 years to modernize the Type-23 frigate? would Turkey be able to just build the Dearsan F-142 Frigate during that period or get it close to completion?
A part of me figured as much, but I was still hoping that Turkey could take over Russia's share in the fighter market with a cheap stealth fighter, also I believe the F 16's are extremely unreliable not because they are bad planes but because the Unite State use them as leverage over Turkeys...
yes, you are right, there is a double standard, but without economic power, you can't do anything about it so best to shut up and not make a scene till you have the economic power to stand on your own two feet.
I'm guessing this is why so many western governments are concerned about turkey's civilian space and nuclear program. I personally think it is better to concentrate on economic grain rather than the military as a good economy is another form of deterrent.
"I dont think anybody can invade the Turkish homeland like they use to."
That is because wars cost too much and the economic incentives are not there, plus the most innovation was cared out by nations with a population five times larger than turkey there aren't that many countries like that a...
