“If they succeed in strengthening their air force, this will mark a drastic shift in the region, directly impacting Israel as well as Israel’s allies like Cyprus and Greece,” said Dr. Remi Daniel.
By Jerusalem Post
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in negotiations with US President Donald Trump to secure the release of F-35 jets, as part of Turkey’s strategy to enhance its Air Force, Dr. Remi Daniel, an expert on Turkey at the Institute for National Security Studies, discussed on 103FM.
“This is an important issue, as Turkey is a significant regional power in the Middle East,” Daniel explained.
However, he pointed out one key vulnerability: “Turkey’s weakness lies in its air force, specifically in terms of its outdated fleet of aircraft and missiles. This has been an ongoing issue for Turkey for several years.
