U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to endorse the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey and restore the country's access to the multinational program during his visit to Ankara for the NATO Summit, according to reports.

The removal of CAATSA sanctions could strengthen Türkiye’s position in the F-35 process, avionics systems and modernization projects.

Crises in Europe’s joint defense projects are bringing Türkiye’s 5th-generation fighter aircraft KAAN to the forefront for NATO countries.

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated during a White House meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that a breakthrough on Turkey's requests for F-35 fighter jets and engines for its indigenous KAAN fighter aircraft program may be possible ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.

Israel has approved a major procurement plan for new F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets to strengthen its long-term air superiority.

Greece has approved a new anti-drone, anti-aircraft and anti-ballistic defense system under the “Achilles Shield” project, marking a major step in its defense modernization drive.

The US military is preparing to accept new F-35s without the APG-85 radar due to delays in the system’s development, potentially limiting the aircrafts’ combat capability for a temporary period.

At World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh, KAAN, J-35A, KF-21 and F-35 appeared side by side. Chinese media highlighted Türkiye and South Korea’s stronger presence at the event.