ANKARA, Turkey, May 29 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish Defence Minister, Hulusi Akar, said, the delivery of Russian S-400 systems to Turkey “might be delayed until after June,” local media reported.
“They may not catch June, but will arrive in following months. The process has started,” Akar said, in an interview.
“There are some details about the agreements we have made, regarding the procurement of the S-400, within the framework of the contracts. Related institutions and organisations continue to negotiate about them,” the minister said, when asked about the arrival of the air defence systems.
Turkish defence ministry is working on the possible locations where the S-400 batteries will be deployed, he said.
In April, Akar said, Turkey was expected to receive Russian S-400 air defence batteries by June. The missile batteries are most likely to be used for the defence of the capital Ankara and Istanbul.
The United States threatens to suspend the delivery of the F-35 fighter jets, and slaps sanctions, if Turkey insists on the purchase of the S-400’s.– NNN-ANADOLU
