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You summed it up rather well.


Turkish defense industry was to make a lot of money and gain valuable experience in the F35 program.


Likewise it would be incredibly valuable for TURAF to have hands-on experience flying a true fifth generation fighter. It would effect the Kaan development positively as well.


But most importantly, Russia continues to see Turkey as a regional rival, there has been little cooperation in Syria or elsewhere. So what was the point?


We got the S400 a bit cheaper but paid the price in so many other places, that it ended up being the most expensive air defense missile in the world.


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